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AF08 YWV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 87,277 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded under plastic cover

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Wining noise from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 72,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 69,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 69,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 65,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge to sidewall ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,697 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,697 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of front discs. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,305 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH

STONE CHIPS IN WINDOWSCREEN

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,937 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEVELOPE SLIGHT PLAY - ADVISE TO REPLACE WITH O/S/F WHICH FAILED

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST COMPONENTS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,937 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEVELOPE SLIGHT PLAY - ADVISE TO REPLACE WITH O/S/F WHICH FAILED

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST COMPONENTS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,050 miles

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,838 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,908 miles

REAR TYRES ON N/S/R - 5.mm -- O/S/R 3.mm BOTH TYRES SHOWING SMALL CUTS IN TREAD 205 / 50 / 17 W

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,453 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 YWV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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