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CA57 UXG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,927 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security entire sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front radiator support corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security entire inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

entire under carriage corroded

underbody covered with under seal

Fail 11 Oct 2024 103,920 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security entire inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

entire under carriage corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,515 miles

ALL four coil springs delaminated & corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed center leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL four coil springs delaminated & corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eye level stop light6 not working properly

front under tray broken

Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eye level stop light6 not working properly

front under tray broken

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,557 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,557 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,998 miles

Central Bulbs inoperative in high level brake light

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Bulbs inoperative in high level brake light

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,647 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,934 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 52,894 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,680 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,562 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,098 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

front lower suspension arms rear bushes perrished and split but no play found

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,352 miles

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

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

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 UXG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXG, 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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CA57 UXG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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