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AD57 HFC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,354 mi
Last recorded117,354 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 117,354 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and Sideskirts fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,190 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 92,190 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 84,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 81,229 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,216 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 77,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,553 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,553 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,179 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2013 44,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,788 miles

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

both front tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,557 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,609 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

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 HFC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFC, 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

How do I check the history of AD57 HFC?

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What year was AD57 HFC registered?

AD57 HFC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AD57 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 HFC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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