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AD57 UUF

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,686 mi
Last recorded57,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,686 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 57,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 57,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,443 miles

well need TRACKING

Fail 30 Jan 2024 57,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

well need TRACKING

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,003 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,774 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 56,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,608 miles

small cracks n/s/r & o/s/f tyres

Fail 22 May 2019 55,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

small cracks n/s/r & o/s/f tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,824 miles

Damage to front bumper and bonnet

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to front bumper and bonnet

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,441 miles

one bulb out on centre brake lamp

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,830 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,417 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 UUF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

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

Is AD57 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UUF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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