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AA08 YRV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 107,150 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,819 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,534 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,189 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 YRV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

Is AA08 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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