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AF08 YVD

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,469 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 606,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot with no tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,097 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,776 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 17,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,636 miles

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

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 YVD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

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

Is AF08 YVD safe to buy?

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