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AA08 YUJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 129,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 124,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,512 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 119,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,803 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 22,666 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 YUJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black 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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

Is AA08 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YUJ 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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