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AD57 UWN

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,084 mi
Last recorded123,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 123,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 118,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 116,476 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front of the vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,930 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front of the vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 104,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 104,136 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,377 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 94,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held on with string, system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,557 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 79,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,480 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

coolant level below minimum

front number plate cracked but still readable

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,375 miles

bonnet will not open intermittently

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge and stepped

front discs very slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet will not open intermittently

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge and stepped

front discs very slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,421 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 UWN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is AD57 UWN safe to buy?

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