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AA08 YXS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,951 mi
Last recorded151,951 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 151,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 151,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pads overheated

Fail 9 Aug 2021 145,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 139,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear inner sills corroded/flaking

Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,261 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 124,037 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,202 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,472 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,417 miles

Hole in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hole in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,190 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 YXS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

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

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