MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,732 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure
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
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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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AD57 VEA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2008.
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