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AF08 YTD

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,128 mi
Last recorded125,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 125,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,946 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,465 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,672 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 48,672 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,548 miles

Front Washers Slightly Low Pressure.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YTD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 YTD registered?

AF08 YTD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AF08 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YTD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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