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AD57 HDC

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,761 miles

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

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

mid and rear exhaust sheild insercure

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,761 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

mid and rear exhaust sheild insercure

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,342 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,342 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,145 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,007 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre.

screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,828 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 HDC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

AD57 HDC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is AD57 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 HDC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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