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AA08 YXE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,587 mi
Last recorded115,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 115,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 114,654 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 114,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,722 miles

exxhaust box slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 88,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexy exhauset mountin bracked snapped but still adaquatley supported (6.1.2 (a))

both front suspension rear arm bbushes slight play

Pass 18 May 2018 82,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 71,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,132 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,135 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,073 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 YXE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

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

Is AA08 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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