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AD57 UYJ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,764 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 77,784 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,637 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle under body (rear) surface rust

Fail 23 Oct 2022 76,626 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle under body (rear) surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,422 miles

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

Offside Front shockabsorber noisey but does not affect damperning affect

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,298 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF Inner Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight insecure slightly / bracket repaired

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front & Rear but not affecting visibility (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,021 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight insecure slightly / bracket repaired

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,929 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 51,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on n/s of vehicle

nail in n/s rear tyre [at an angle]

Fail 23 Oct 2014 46,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on n/s of vehicle

nail in n/s rear tyre [at an angle]

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,688 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,420 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 UYJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

AD57 UYJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is AD57 UYJ safe to buy?

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