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AA08 YWS

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,819 miles

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

Vehicle underside covered with underseal obstructing some testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,579 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills At Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills At Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,898 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 63,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,474 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 YWS 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 82.4%.

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

Is AA08 YWS safe to buy?

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