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AD57 VJK

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,426 mi
Last recorded118,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 118,426 miles

Corrosion forming underside areas

Nearside Front Damage bumper

Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 117,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre dated 2003

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,846 miles

Offside Front mirror outer casing damaged

damage bodywork

Fail 25 Feb 2021 115,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front mirror outer casing damaged

damage bodywork

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,574 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,201 miles

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge. 205/55x16

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 85,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge. 205/55x16

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,104 miles

obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads worn very low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre rubbing arch liner

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,033 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,576 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 VJK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue 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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

Is AD57 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VJK 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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