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AD57 GYF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,270 mi
Last recorded78,270 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet release catch faulty but bonnet eventually opened and also remains secure when closed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has obvious accelerated wear to shoulder of tread

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 78,266 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet release catch faulty but bonnet eventually opened and also remains secure when closed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has obvious accelerated wear to shoulder of tread

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 70,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,163 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 67,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Signs of grease around boot poss small hole some where (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,431 miles

f discs condition

f wishbone rear bushes wearing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs lightly worn and corroded

offside rear tyre stepping out on inner edge

rear brake discs very lightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn low [2to3mm approx]

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,192 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 GYF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

AD57 GYF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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