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AF08 YVH

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,022 mi
Last recorded127,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 127,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 120,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,537 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

marks in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,682 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

marks in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,844 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate marked

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and distorted(recommend replacement)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside front tyre showing wear

offside rear tyre has minor cracking on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YVH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

AF08 YVH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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