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AF08 YXW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,805 miles

Front wipers poor

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust hanger broke but still adequately supported

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,546 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 98,798 miles

Both front tyres worn heavey on inner edges.And both front tyres worn closeto legal limit.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wheel has 2 wheel nuts that are incorrect for the car (steel wheel nuts fitted to alloy wheel) dangerous).

fuel light on dash (low)

offside front locking nut missing.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,798 miles

Both front tyres worn heavey on inner edges.And both front tyres worn closeto legal limit.

Offside front wheel has 2 wheel nuts that are incorrect for the car (steel wheel nuts fitted to alloy wheel) dangerous).

fuel light on dash (low)

offside front locking nut missing.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,426 miles

Cannot see inner front pads

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,423 miles

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

Cannot see inner front pads

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

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,851 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,736 miles

o/s driveshaft inner gaiter leaking grease

Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s driveshaft inner gaiter leaking grease

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 YXW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

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

Is AF08 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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