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AF08 YRC

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wing has been covered by tape

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 May 2025 87,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to the MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components starting to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2024 80,979 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Slight noise o/o driveshaft support bearing when rotated

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 80,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Slight noise o/o driveshaft support bearing when rotated

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 72,989 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2023 72,790 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underside & suspensions corrosion but not excessive

Pass 12 May 2021 55,572 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake hose ferrules appear corroded,but under rubber sleaves

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,629 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,392 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 28,346 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 28,345 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread perished/cracking

Offside Front tyre tread perished/cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2013 16,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YRC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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