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AC08 YVU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 130,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills, chassis, underbody and subfames corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 130,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills, chassis, underbody and subfames corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 120,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Fail 2 Nov 2024 120,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,219 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advised

offside rear spring corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,903 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 113,903 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,204 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 89,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,134 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing Mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,331 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,446 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,533 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 YVU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC08 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

AC08 YVU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 YVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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