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AF08 YTW

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,595 mi
Last recorded51,595 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,622 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,611 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,926 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2015 44,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,593 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,175 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 YTW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

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

Is AF08 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YTW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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