CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF08 YOV

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,948 mi
Last recorded128,948 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 128,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,960 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,283 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,259 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,259 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,644 miles

nearside fornt tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,213 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,213 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,112 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing

lower plastic outer sill covers fitted

offside rear exterior door handle missing

some upper bodywork damage

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag lamp illuminated

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing

lower plastic outer sill covers fitted

offside rear exterior door handle missing

some upper bodywork damage

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF08 YOV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YOV, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 YOV?

You can check the full history of AF08 YOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF08 YOV registered?

AF08 YOV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AF08 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YOV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF08 YOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF08 YOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.