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AF08 YON

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

front wings have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2024 102,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

front wings have slight corrosion

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 89,263 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 85,180 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,566 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,561 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs front brake pads 70% worn approx

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,796 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 YON is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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