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AF08 YPP

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,513 mi
Last recorded136,513 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 136,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear body wing corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 29 May 2020 136,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

o/s rear body wing corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 May 2019 132,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 132,307 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component insecure reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 126,366 miles

exhaust front pipe support bracket missing

rear exhaust bracket corrded off

Pass 2 May 2017 120,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

washers not hitting screen

Fail 2 May 2017 120,483 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

washers not hitting screen

Pass 2 May 2016 102,950 miles

Nearside Front wearing thin on inner tread

Offside Front wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2016 102,950 miles

Nearside Front wearing thin on inner tread

Offside Front wearing thin on inner edge

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,707 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,194 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 YPP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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