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AD57 UZE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,573 mi
Last recorded115,573 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake reserve travel high

Fail 16 Aug 2021 115,572 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake reserve travel high

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,723 miles

Nearside Inner sill section distorted/damaged evidence of body filler

Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner sill section distorted/damaged evidence of body filler

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose in areas

exhaust system corroded in places, no leaks

front brake discs slight corrosion

front tyres edge wear

rear suspension bushed perished / not major

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,725 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency reduced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,360 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,704 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 75,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,587 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,587 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,553 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,553 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,023 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 UZE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

AD57 UZE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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