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AD57 GZN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,867 mi
Last recorded133,867 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 133,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 131,627 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outher sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear ourter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 124,557 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Off side rear, off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight roughness in front shock top mounts

underside of vehicle is corroded, not structurally weakened. Outer sill covers preventing inspection.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,369 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension beds and rear suspension arms corroding

rear inner sills, chassis and rear inner wheel arches rusting

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

slight roughness in both front shock top bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension beds and rear suspension arms corroding

rear inner sills, chassis and rear inner wheel arches rusting

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

slight roughness in both front shock top bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,542 miles

Slight blow from exhaust centre box

Fail 8 May 2019 98,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 87,767 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,674 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 May 2015 74,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut nearside front tyre cords not showing

Pass 26 May 2015 74,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut nearside front tyre cords not showing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,274 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,206 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 GZN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD57 GZN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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