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AD57 VHY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,607 miles

front downpipe and rear tail pipe mounting brackets detached.

Fail 29 Jan 2026 101,590 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front downpipe and rear tail pipe mounting brackets detached.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 87,881 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,057 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,633 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,383 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,990 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished and damaged

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,723 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,968 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,316 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,131 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 VHY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is AD57 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VHY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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