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AD57 UGT

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,365 miles

Uneven wear to offside rear tyre, inner edge

Coil spring corroded Both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,852 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 128,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019
Pass 9 Jun 2018
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 104,677 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front number plate detierating

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 104,677 miles

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front number plate detierating

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 89,779 miles

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

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 29 May 2014 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 31 May 2013 74,777 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,971 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,627 miles

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

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 UGT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

AD57 UGT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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