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AD57 VFF

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 132,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 132,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe has slight surface rust

Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,366 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,365 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,618 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,760 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,790 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,555 miles

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

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 VFF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

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

Is AD57 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VFF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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