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AD57 GVJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,889 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 114,889 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 112,596 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,076 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,457 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 46,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 14,428 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 GVJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

AD57 GVJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is AD57 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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