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AD57 GXS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,484 mi
Last recorded108,484 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,484 miles

Front front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod boot split

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

general chassis corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2025 108,475 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod boot split

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

general chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,245 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 106,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both massively low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,723 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,711 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 100,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,383 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,777 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front coolant low

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,777 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front coolant low

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE IS DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE IS DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,230 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB WAS FITTED WRONG (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,081 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH - 205/55VR16 MICHELIN

Fail 13 Feb 2016 49,044 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH - 205/55VR16 MICHELIN

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,603 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 GXS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

AD57 GXS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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