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AC08 YUG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,094 mi
Last recorded109,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has slight bulge in outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has slight bulge in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak diff sel ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 44,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak diff sel ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,159 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 7,676 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 7,676 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 6,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,230 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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AC08 YUG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AC08 YUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 YUG registered?

AC08 YUG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AC08 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 YUG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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