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AD57 VDM

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 162,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 156,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged bothside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 147,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 147,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 127,032 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 109,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 109,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,127 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 36,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,266 miles

inner edge offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2011 25,389 miles

offside siderepeater damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2011 25,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

offside siderepeater damaged

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 VDM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 VDM registered?

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

Is AD57 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VDM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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