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AF08 YOK

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

206,571 mi
Last recorded206,571 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 206,571 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 194,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 179,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 178,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 170,599 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 165,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 157,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 149,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

number plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2019 137,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lights deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,750 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,577 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,564 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 88,016 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 88,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 75,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 49,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 49,963 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 33,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YOK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YOK, 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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What year was AF08 YOK registered?

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

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