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AD57 FHF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,512 mi
Last recorded110,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 106,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 501 (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2019 101,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low to inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven to inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low to inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven to inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,458 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,827 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 41,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,373 miles

advise front discs corroded but meet minimum requirement

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,690 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 FHF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

AD57 FHF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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