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AD57 USY

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 123,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,364 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 116,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,800 miles

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,444 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,248 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,914 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 Feb 2014 59,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,664 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2012 45,140 miles

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,162 miles

Nearside Front 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 USY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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