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AD57 UZG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,991 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 87,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, close to cords and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 76,536 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, close to cords and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,837 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 72,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt snapped and missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached pin bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,227 miles

bonnet latch stiff

Fail 13 Feb 2019 65,227 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet latch stiff

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,282 miles

N/S/R Tyre very low 2mm!!

exhaust system corroded

only just met HC on emissions

Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R Tyre very low 2mm!!

exhaust system corroded

only just met HC on emissions

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,481 miles

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

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

parking brake 18%

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,602 miles

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

advice 2 child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2013 32,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advice 2 child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,030 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 UZG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

AD57 UZG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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