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AD57 GYH

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,796 mi
Last recorded139,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2024 128,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2023 121,818 miles

Nearside front rack boot damp with oil

Nearside front shock damp with oil

Offside rear link rod slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2023 121,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of back box\centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front rack boot damp with oil

Nearside front shock damp with oil

Offside rear link rod slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 107,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,857 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres close to legal limit

offside front rack boot has a small split

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,739 miles

offside front inner rack boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,821 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,173 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,952 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,687 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,576 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 GYH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

AD57 GYH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AD57 GYH safe to buy?

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