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AD57 VMG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,565 mi
Last recorded77,565 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 77,565 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 77,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms; rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,900 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms: rear bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 71,827 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms: rear bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,106 miles

Both front suspension arms: rear bushes splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm just legal 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm just legal 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,171 miles

Front suspension arms: rear bush splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,278 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,003 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,568 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 VMG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

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

Is AD57 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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