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AF08 YZH

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,287 mi
Last recorded105,287 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 105,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 102,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 99,841 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 93,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,530 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,011 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,937 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,369 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,973 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 YZH 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 85%.

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 YZH, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 YZH?

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What year was AF08 YZH registered?

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

Is AF08 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YZH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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