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AA08 YRZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,566 mi
Last recorded39,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 39,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,865 miles

Front flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension arms fitted becoming corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 35,863 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension arms fitted becoming corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 33,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frames and suspension components becoming slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,274 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,419 miles

cracks on nsf tyre sidewall

cracks round nsr tyre sidewall

cracks round osf sidewall tyre

cracks round osr tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,663 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,475 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 YRZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

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

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