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AD57 FDL

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 112,703 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 112,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 98,026 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 98,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,423 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 69,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED/SPLITTING IN TREAD

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 40,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,057 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,321 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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AD57 FDL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD57 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD57 FDL registered?

AD57 FDL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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