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AF08 YRJ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 124,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2024 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 122,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,542 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 119,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,954 miles

All rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats

Exhaust system after down pipe is corroded with the rear hanger being detached

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Too low ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,412 miles

Rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,316 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

N/s/r seat belt not inspected due to fitted child seat

Screen wash only just met requirements

Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,316 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

N/s/r seat belt not inspected due to fitted child seat

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screen wash only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,651 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,664 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 YRJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRJ, 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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What year was AF08 YRJ registered?

AF08 YRJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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