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AD57 GYZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,120 mi
Last recorded120,120 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 120,120 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields have broken mountings

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 120,120 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields have broken mountings

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,400 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 14 Oct 2017 111,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splits (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splits (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,178 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,254 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, adult belt not checked

Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, adult belt not checked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,441 miles

front disc's corroded on inner face

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat been fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2014 82,441 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front disc's corroded on inner face

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat been fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,443 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,407 miles

1 front brake pads 80 % worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,173 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 39,173 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 GYZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ registered?

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

Is AD57 GYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GYZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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