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AD57 MOA

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 122,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 112,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,056 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface fog lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface fog lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,836 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,870 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,394 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,165 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,565 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,565 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,937 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 44,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,369 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,627 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 MOA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MOA, 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 MOA registered?

AD57 MOA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AD57 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 MOA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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