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AD57 UVM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,839 mi
Last recorded123,839 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,839 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 121,218 miles

All load bearing points showing light corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,718 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Handbrake just met requirements

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 113,398 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Handbrake just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 110,396 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,890 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front brake discs pitted on outer face

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,259 miles

nearside front suspension top mounting noisey

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,580 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,774 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,572 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,670 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 36,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

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

Is AD57 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UVM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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