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AA08 YRM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,518 mi
Last recorded56,518 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,061 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre feathering

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 52,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre feathering

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,862 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 46,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,494 miles

front brake pads worn low 3-4mm

n/s/r tyre worn low/perished

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,402 miles

front wipers worn smeary

n/s/r tyre treads perished

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge/close to min requirement

Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush worn/perished

Offside Rear tyre worn to min requirement

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (feathered) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,951 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 14 Jul 2016 29,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,633 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

deep cracking to nearside rear tyre

offside & nearside front tyres cracking deep

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,640 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 YRM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YRM, 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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What year was AA08 YRM registered?

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

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