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AA08 TYV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,053 mi
Last recorded53,053 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 49,518 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,078 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 41,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 37,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 37,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,231 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 35,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,798 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2014 27,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,075 miles

Advise front wiperblades smearing slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 30 Apr 2012 24,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyre side walls perished not exposing ply or cord at time of test (advise replacment)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres geting low

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 22,150 miles

Advise both rear tyres and offside front tyre starting to crack/perish on outer edge

Advise cuts to tread on nearside rear tyre

Advise offside front tyre down to 2mm approx on inner edge

Advise wiper blades smearing slightly

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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AA08 TYV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AA08 TYV, 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 AA08 TYV registered?

AA08 TYV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AA08 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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