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AA08 YRF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,261 mi
Last recorded75,261 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,261 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2023 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 64,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,871 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,591 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,591 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,596 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,763 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,409 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,409 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,458 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,472 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly

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

Offside front tyre cracking slightly

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,207 miles

nearside front door damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,836 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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AA08 YRF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AA08 YRF safe to buy?

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