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AD57 HAU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,619 mi
Last recorded111,619 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 111,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,671 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside both front and rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Feb 2017 70,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside both front and rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,273 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,807 miles

OSR tyre badly perished and very low tread

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,781 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OSR tyre badly perished and very low tread

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,821 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,515 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,393 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 HAU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

AD57 HAU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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