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AD57 FHY

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,579 mi
Last recorded78,579 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,579 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear inner sills - Corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2018 78,533 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear inner sills - Corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,872 miles

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arm rear bushes - deteriorated and play

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 15 Dec 2011 38,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,613 miles

cannot test rear belts

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 FHY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FHY, 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 AD57 FHY registered?

AD57 FHY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is AD57 FHY safe to buy?

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