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AD57 VEA

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,732 mi
Last recorded89,732 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,732 miles

Age related corrosion to front/rear subframe + suspension components + brake components

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,688 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch lining damaged

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2022 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel arch lining damaged

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 79,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm approx. cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper smearing

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre under inflated ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm approx. cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper smearing

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

Pass 2 May 2019 67,219 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 67,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 63,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 60,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,840 miles

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2015 52,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,037 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,383 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 VEA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

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

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