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AD57 GYB

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,923 mi
Last recorded68,923 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,923 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 68,923 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,347 miles

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

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

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

rear vibration damper weights on chassis bushes are deteriorated on both sides.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,347 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

rear vibration damper weights on chassis bushes are deteriorated on both sides.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,405 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,092 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 17,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GYB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

AD57 GYB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is AD57 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GYB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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