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AA08 YYT

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 81,477 miles

All Under Chassis Heavily Undersealed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,936 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet key lock mechanism missing (bonnet latch working)

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,190 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 70,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,397 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 67,344 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component likely to fail cv boot (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,595 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to wear bars front tyres wearing inner edges of tread nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,149 miles

o/s parking brake cable corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 31,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,617 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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 YYT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

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

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