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AD57 HEU

2008 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,224 mi
Last recorded49,224 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,032 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2019 39,563 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fron wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,040 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 23,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,185 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)

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 HEU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 HEU registered?

AD57 HEU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is AD57 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 HEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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