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AD57 UXO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 124,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 124,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 124,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,077 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 118,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid light on (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 112,895 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 112,885 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,762 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,762 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,461 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,890 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 32,179 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,179 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 UXO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 UXO registered?

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

Is AD57 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UXO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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