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AF08 YYN

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 140,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 133,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,859 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 116,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 110,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 103,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 92,337 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,789 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 78,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,380 miles

LOOSE REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,391 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut to outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,077 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YYN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

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

Is AF08 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YYN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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