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AF08 YTK

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 116,655 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,874 miles

Emissions not tested XS smoke. No oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wishbone bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,854 miles

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,819 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,391 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 YTK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

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

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