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AD57 VLS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 93,753 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension components corroding.

underbody of the vehicle corroding.

Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear under the car corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,113 miles

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

Gear selector stiff...

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,232 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))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 79,232 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,606 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 75,606 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet can not be open (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,707 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,695 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,621 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,488 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,910 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 VLS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

Is AD57 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VLS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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