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AD57 VHJ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,767 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/R AND O/S/F TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Pass 29 Dec 2021 70,067 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 70,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Dec 2020 59,426 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,207 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 48,102 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,851 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 33,851 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 24,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,922 miles

o/s/f tyre waering on inner edge

rear tyres slightly cracking on tread

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,746 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 16,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 14,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

Is AD57 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VHJ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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