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AD57 GUJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 147,248 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 147,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,000 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,973 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system getting corroded in places

Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system getting corroded in places

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,180 miles

exhaust system getting corroded in places

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2014 89,180 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system getting corroded in places

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,395 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)

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,596 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,117 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 GUJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

AD57 GUJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AD57 GUJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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