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AA08 YXU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 133,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,881 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 128,881 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 123,818 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,693 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,732 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 116,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 112,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,667 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre badly worn inner edge.

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear silencer heatshield insecure.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,173 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,785 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,010 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 60,010 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YXU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

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

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