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AD57 FGO

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 114,453 miles

Front wings corroded

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 102,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,019 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,914 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,288 miles

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

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,714 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,364 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 76,364 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,072 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

outer shell of exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre box in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edge/cracking on inner wall

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,629 miles

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,312 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD57 FGO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

AD57 FGO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is AD57 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 FGO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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