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AF08 YWP

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,338 mi
Last recorded127,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 127,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 127,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 117,110 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 117,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front sides lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,086 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 109,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,343 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides on front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on front 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,049 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 82,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,727 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,585 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 41,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 32,030 miles

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 YWP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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