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AD57 HBH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,694 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most hangar broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 103,155 miles

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

Nearside Front slight run out on disc

Nearside Rear shock dust cover badly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall gouge/split

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox slight oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 103,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front slight run out on disc

Nearside Rear shock dust cover badly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall gouge/split

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox slight oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 96,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,453 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016 82,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/1892wxl (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boot struts not working.

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

handbrake operation high

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,235 miles

ROUGHNESS IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes are badly split + de-bonding

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,695 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,496 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 HBH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

AD57 HBH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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