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AF08 YYD

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,801 mi
Last recorded109,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 109,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 101,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 86,381 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 80,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,547 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,812 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 YYD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

AF08 YYD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AF08 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YYD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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