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AF08 YPM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 104,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,598 miles

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,037 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,984 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front wheel starting to bind

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,140 miles

both front wishbone mount bushes seperating

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,558 miles

both front wishbone mount bushes worn

chip in windscreen

fornt discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,219 miles

chip in windscreen

front discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,129 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front wheel damaged

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,376 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,200 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside mirror cracked

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 YPM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

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

Is AF08 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YPM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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