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AF08 YNL

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 122,909 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just meet minimum 1.5mm thickness requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,088 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot and devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,878 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears lower (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,878 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working low beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded both rears lower (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 96,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside fronts deflated and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,648 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,648 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,247 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 72,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,201 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 57,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,359 miles

frt brake discs pitted & corroded inside edge

water & oil level on min mark

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 YNL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNL, 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.

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AF08 YNL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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