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AD57 HEJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 63,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,804 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,023 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,071 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2021 55,071 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,057 miles

2x rear balance weights ( rubber mounts splitting )

Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

2x rear balance weights ( rubber mounts splitting )

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished on tread

front and rear number plates faded slightly

front and rear pads worn to approx 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,841 miles

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

rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 30,841 miles

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

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

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,761 miles

engine undershield fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,978 miles

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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 HEJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

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

Is AD57 HEJ safe to buy?

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