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CA57 UWO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,420 mi
Last recorded114,420 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,420 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 99,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 87,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 87,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,791 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 64,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,107 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 53,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,340 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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CA57 UWO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA57 UWO, 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 CA57 UWO registered?

CA57 UWO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is CA57 UWO safe to buy?

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