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AA08 YXX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,718 mi
Last recorded90,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 90,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,529 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,866 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,710 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 68,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,812 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,998 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 25,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,699 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 YXX 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 88.9%.

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

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