2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AD57 VBU
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/02/2008. Recorded mileage 71,905 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
AD57 VBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 71,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AD57 VBU Mileage History
- 06/02/202459,026 mi
- 23/04/202559,562 mi+536 mi
- 24/04/202559,563 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/202671,905 mi+12,342 mi
- 30/04/202671,905 mi
Average of roughly 5,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AD57 VBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (AD57 VBU) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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