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AD57 HHP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 120,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,015 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,474 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 98,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 96,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 95,337 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 95,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,187 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 93,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,080 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,080 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,601 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 69,601 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,441 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,393 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,091 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,092 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)

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

o/s/f seat belt is twisted

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 HHP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

AD57 HHP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AD57 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 HHP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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