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AD57 GWX

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,609 mi
Last recorded101,609 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,609 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 101,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 78,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel under rear of vehicle

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,811 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,848 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 61,404 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 50,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,409 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

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

Is AD57 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GWX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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