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AA08 YPX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,477 mi
Last recorded202,477 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 202,477 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 200,015 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 194,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 188,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 182,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 182,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 175,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 168,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 167,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 166,128 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 157,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,178 miles

Oil leak

advise exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2014 150,178 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2013 143,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,569 miles

exhaust silencer corroded,but not blowing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 134,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer corroded,but not blowing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight dampness around fuel filler pipes.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,817 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight dampness around fuel filler pipes.

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 YPX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

AA08 YPX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AA08 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YPX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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