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AD57 GRF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,065 mi
Last recorded125,065 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,065 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 113,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,577 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 90,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,264 miles

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 10 Oct 2014 59,982 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,185 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)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,166 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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 GRF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

AD57 GRF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AD57 GRF safe to buy?

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