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AA08 YYS

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 141,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,361 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 124,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,930 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,699 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 YYS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

Is AA08 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YYS shows 12 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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