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AF08 YPN

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 36,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 34,132 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 26,917 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 28,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 26,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17/93wxl (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and sill covers are fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,561 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,708 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,819 miles

sill covers

undertray

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,109 miles

undertray sill covers

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2016 20,279 miles

sill covers

undertray

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,016 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,897 miles

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

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 YPN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

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

Is AF08 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YPN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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