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35 CAU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 CAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,272 miles

front shock absorbers weeping slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust system slight blow

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,571 miles

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

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

general underbody surface rust

Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,791 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 87,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 78,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,132 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust still suported

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,958 miles

offside front tyre inner wall splitting slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,191 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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35 CAU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 35 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 35 CAU registered?

35 CAU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is 35 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 CAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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