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AD57 VBU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,905 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 71,905 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,563 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 59,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,897 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both)(In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure on door mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,966 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,833 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,091 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,123 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 VBU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

Is AD57 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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