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AD57 VVS

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 73,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,683 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,320 miles

Central Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 54,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,355 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,479 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,479 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,182 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 VVS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

AD57 VVS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AD57 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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