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AD57 UGE

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,350 miles

Corrosion to inner faces of all brake discs

Front Crack in windowscreen zone A, Not obstructing drivers view

Rear Silencer outer skin separated from main body of silencer

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded

centre silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2016 107,009 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded

centre silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,424 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded.

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushs worn.

centre silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,381 miles

Center Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Engine management light on

Front Tyres Are Worn low on Inner edges

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Center Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Engine management light on

Front Tyres Are Worn low on Inner edges

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,213 miles

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

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

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 UGE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

AD57 UGE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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