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AA08 YVS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,906 mi
Last recorded157,906 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 150,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,943 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 139,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exurst rubber mount broken

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,498 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,249 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YVS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

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

Is AA08 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YVS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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