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AD57 HBO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,604 mi
Last recorded136,604 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 136,604 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 131,515 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,585 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 127,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,251 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,251 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,616 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 96,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,822 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn in center tred and stepping

o/s/f wiper smearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,727 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,261 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,241 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,969 miles

Nearside Front 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 HBO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue 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 HBO, 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 HBO registered?

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

Is AD57 HBO safe to buy?

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