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AD57 VBY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,718 mi
Last recorded97,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,718 miles

Offside handbrake effort is low

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level very low

Front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside rear anti roll bar drop link in poor condition

Offside driveshaft carrier bearing is very noisy

Offside handbrake effort is low

Oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,604 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,604 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 70,242 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,316 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 64,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,484 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,306 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,865 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,873 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 49,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,726 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 VBY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

Is AD57 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VBY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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