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AF08 YYR

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,116 mi
Last recorded124,116 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,116 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2021 124,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 116,505 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2019 116,505 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,740 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack is slightly damp pass and advise (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear drop links pass and advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack is slightly damp pass and advise (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear drop links pass and advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure pass and advise

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,480 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 88,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,401 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from pump / hoses area (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,162 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,955 miles

all four tyres starting to crack 205/50/17

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,474 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 YYR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YYR, 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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AF08 YYR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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