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AF08 YTP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm and has side wall damage bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

both rear drop links have slight play

number plate light bulbs dull

oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2021 134,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm and has side wall damage bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

both rear drop links have slight play

number plate light bulbs dull

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2020 126,801 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level close to minimum level

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,282 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 101,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,857 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on outside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,255 miles

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

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)

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,255 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,921 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,921 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 37,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,573 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

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 YTP 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 58.8%.

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

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