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AF08 YSV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,281 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,702 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 75,697 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,778 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,251 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wear on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,946 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,230 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,673 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 26,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YSV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

AF08 YSV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AF08 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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