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AA08 TYY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,203 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 114,082 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 114,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,957 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,612 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,506 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear lense damaged

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,504 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear lense damaged

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes damp

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame and suspension arm slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes damp

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame and suspension arm slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to os rear corner

slight play os front hub

surface corrotion rear subframe

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,519 miles

Damage o/s/r body

Damage under front bumper

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 TYY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AA08 TYY, 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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AA08 TYY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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