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AF08 YXG

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,922 mi
Last recorded108,922 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,922 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,758 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,438 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,042 miles

Both front rear swing arm bushes split

Both rear anti-roll bar drop link joints worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,743 miles

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

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

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,841 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW

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 YXG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 YXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 YXG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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