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AD57 GXH

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,733 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 106,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not Illuminating When Brake Is Applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 105,691 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 74,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 68,579 miles

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

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 18 May 2018 63,098 miles

near side front inner c/v gaiter splitting

oil reading below minimum on dip stick

various tyres wearing on edges/wearing low/starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2018 63,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front inner c/v gaiter splitting

oil reading below minimum on dip stick

various tyres wearing on edges/wearing low/starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2017 56,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,586 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,337 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 29,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,883 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 GXH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 GXH registered?

AD57 GXH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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