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AA08 YSN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 122,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 108,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 92,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,097 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Worn Inner Edge

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

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

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

Rear Tyre's Show Cracking to Side Wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,763 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake disc,s worn and pitted on inner faces

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,405 miles

offside rear registration lamp slightly insecure but still illuminating plate

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 15,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YSN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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