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AD57 VMJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,110 mi
Last recorded121,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,110 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight cuts

Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,110 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight cuts

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,512 miles

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

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

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

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 VMJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

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

Is AD57 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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