MOT Status
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121,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both inner sills corrosion in places
exhaust poor in places
n/s/f outer sill corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both inner sills corrosion in places
exhaust poor in places
n/s/f outer sill corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner drive shaft gator damp in grease
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corrosion in places
n/s/f sill corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres slightly misshaped inner edges
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres slightly misshaped
Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres slightly misshaped
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front suspension arms/rear bushes perished/splitting/wearing
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s&N/S (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres inner edges showing wear
offside rear tyre perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AA08 YSS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 YSS, 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 YSS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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