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AD57 VBP

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,672 mi
Last recorded45,672 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 45,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 42,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 40,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,597 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 34,555 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,005 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 26,474 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 26,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 26,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,757 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,755 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 23,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,723 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 VBP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

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

Is AD57 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VBP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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