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AD57 UXA

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,203 mi
Last recorded63,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,751 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,980 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,422 miles

underneath undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,838 miles

Front both tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,532 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 48,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,439 miles

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,892 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,675 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 21,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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 UXA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

AD57 UXA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is AD57 UXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UXA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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