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AF08 YMZ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,815 mi
Last recorded129,815 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 129,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 127,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 4 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 126,332 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 124,605 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 124,605 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts have smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 119,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,078 miles

Both number plate lights slightly dim, and discoloured.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,075 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both number plate lights slightly dim, and discoloured.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,476 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 106,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,969 miles

front arm rear bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,584 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracked & perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,934 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AF08 YMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 YMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 YMZ registered?

AF08 YMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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