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AD57 VHE

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 77,226 miles

front tyres worn and perished at edges

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,698 miles

1.5 litres oil added to engine unit as no oil visible on dipstick

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,940 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,204 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,437 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 VHE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

AD57 VHE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is AD57 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VHE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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