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AD57 VWH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,155 mi
Last recorded105,155 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 105,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 98,969 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working also damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,725 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,194 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,934 miles

all alloy wheels damaged

various body damage

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,294 miles

N/s/r tyre slight stepping inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,887 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 VWH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWH, 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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AD57 VWH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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