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AD57 UWP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,668 mi
Last recorded175,668 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 175,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 170,737 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 170,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 156,807 miles

Front breather pipe split

Rear heat shields loose

Fail 28 Aug 2020 155,835 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front breather pipe split

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields loose

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 129,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 124,421 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat/seat belt

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both front wishbone bushes unbonding

Fail 24 Mar 2017 124,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat/seat belt

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both front wishbone bushes unbonding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,858 miles

nsf and osf bottom arm bushes debonding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,896 miles

could not check nsr seat belt due too child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,656 miles

all tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,967 miles

slight play in both front top mounts...front pads low.

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 UWP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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