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AD57 UGJ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,129 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,959 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/rear tyre deteriorated .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 89,958 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/rear tyre deteriorated .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,326 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side/on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 87,326 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side/on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,470 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 76,291 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 73,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,833 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,368 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers do not work at all (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Front pads wearing low approx 85% worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,024 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 67,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,295 miles

Both front wipers poor slight smear

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 50,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,218 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,572 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 UGJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey 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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

AD57 UGJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for AD57 UGJ 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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