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AA08 YUH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,016 mi
Last recorded74,016 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 70,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 66,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 66,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 62,955 miles

All tyres deteriorated

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 59,294 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 59,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 55,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 52,525 miles

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,347 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,871 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 25,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,057 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 YUH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 YUH, 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 YUH registered?

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

Is AA08 YUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YUH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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