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AD57 UVK

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,764 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 112,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2021 108,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Pass 12 May 2020 105,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine misfire

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 May 2020 105,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine misfire

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,995 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 102,430 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 97,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,375 miles

Offside Front outer door mirror casing missingand also oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,644 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre has deep cuts on sidewall not to cords

off side sidewall has deep cuts on sidewall not to cords

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gear lever loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,701 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 39,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 UVK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

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

Is AD57 UVK safe to buy?

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