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AF08 YXB

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,160 mi
Last recorded151,160 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 151,160 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner and outer sill panels corroded cannot be fully inspected as plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 151,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner and outer sill panels corroded cannot be fully inspected as plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 144,859 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer and inner sills corroded cannot be inspected due to plastic sill covers fitted to car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 144,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecurely fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer and inner sills corroded cannot be inspected due to plastic sill covers fitted to car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 138,543 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 131,673 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm in outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecurely attached

Fail 27 May 2021 131,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm in outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecurely attached

Pass 1 Jun 2019 119,549 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 119,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 108,307 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,464 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 96,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 87,538 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE WITH SLIGHT TYRE WALL DAMAGE.OK AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 31 May 2016 87,538 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE WITH SLIGHT TYRE WALL DAMAGE.OK AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,075 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM & STARTING TO PERISH

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM & STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 7 Jun 2014 71,075 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM & STARTING TO PERISH

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM & STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,780 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish

wipers slightly smear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,146 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,485 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 YXB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

AF08 YXB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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