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AD57 AUT

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,211 mi
Last recorded109,211 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 AUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,520 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre tread and outer sidewall badly perished!

Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre tread and outer sidewall badly perished!

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,779 miles

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

front wiper blade slightly smearing

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn bald on very inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,298 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,398 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

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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AD57 AUT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD57 AUT, 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 AD57 AUT registered?

AD57 AUT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AD57 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 AUT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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