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AD57 AVC

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 AVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,441 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,266 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,823 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,789 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 93,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,773 miles

osf nsr tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,679 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 50,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,239 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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AD57 AVC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AD57 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

AD57 AVC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AD57 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 AVC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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