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AD57 GWL

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,942 mi
Last recorded133,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 133,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 125,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,190 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All rear suspension components corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear number plate lamp flickering

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,780 miles

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

All suspension bushes perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,002 miles

All front and rear steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Cant see front pads for depth

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded in general (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 106,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded in general (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 95,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,941 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,090 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 18 Jan 2014 57,025 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,103 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,362 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 GWL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GWL, 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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AD57 GWL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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