2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AF08 YUA
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 122,373 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF08 YUA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 122,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF08 YUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (AF08 YUA) between March 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AF08 YUA Mileage History
- 05/03/201124,558 mi
- 16/04/201234,513 mi+9,955 mi
- 08/03/201343,101 mi+8,588 mi
- 06/05/201456,369 mi+13,268 mi
- 06/05/201456,369 mi
- 20/05/201563,999 mi+7,630 mi
- 18/05/201670,966 mi+6,967 mi
- 26/02/201882,116 mi+11,150 mi
- 28/02/201882,118 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/201987,121 mi+5,003 mi
- 27/02/201987,121 mi
- 26/02/202092,984 mi+5,863 mi
- 25/02/202197,689 mi+4,705 mi
- 24/02/2022106,599 mi+8,910 mi
- 23/02/2023114,724 mi+8,125 mi
- 29/02/2024122,371 mi+7,647 mi
- 29/02/2024122,373 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,531 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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