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AA08 YSG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,673 mi
Last recorded51,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 26,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 26,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,532 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 YSG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

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

Is AA08 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YSG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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