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AF08 YSC

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,135 mi
Last recorded140,135 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,135 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across lower section on windscreen not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer cv boot severely deteriorated started to leak slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded road spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped scored and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded road spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated started to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 122,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated started to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,968 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers/brackets corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded advise

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , cracking and perishing, and balding inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and stepping inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , cracking and perishing and balding inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and stepping inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , cracking and perishing, and balding inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and stepping inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , cracking and perishing and balding inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and stepping inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise front brake discs inspected prior to fitting new pads.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge(raised tread)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,074 miles

removed sticker from screen in swept zone

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 YSC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

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

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