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AD57 UOV

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,126 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 111,490 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Fail 5 Aug 2025 111,490 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,727 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,023 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 75,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,013 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 11 Sep 2014 58,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,697 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 UOV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 UOV registered?

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

Is AD57 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UOV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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