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AD57 VHL

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,669 mi
Last recorded157,669 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 157,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill edge. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 152,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,305 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 131,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,317 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,147 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,741 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,398 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 VHL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

AD57 VHL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is AD57 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VHL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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