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AD57 URJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,421 mi
Last recorded164,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 URJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 164,421 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 162,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 160,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 158,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 155,327 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 155,327 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaitor leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2019 132,688 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner CV gaitor leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 126,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,324 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,740 miles

Front lower arms - bushes split

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,967 miles

exhaust blow manifold, front brake pads near limit, o.s.f. lower arm - bush split, front tyres kerbed.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 99,967 miles

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

exhaust blow manifold, front brake pads near limit, o.s.f. lower arm - bush split, front tyres kerbed.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,060 miles

exhaust leak manifold area, rear exhaust mount broken, o.s.f. lower arm rear bush split.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,789 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)

o.s.f. lower arm rear bush split, uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 79,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

o.s.f. lower arm rear bush split, uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,833 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)

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 URJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

AD57 URJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is AD57 URJ safe to buy?

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