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CA57 UXO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 130,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective will not lock into places (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,576 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Central Rear unable to test seat belt as seat cover prevents

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from o/s/f front driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 128,576 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear heat shield loose

Central Rear unable to test seat belt as seat cover prevents

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from o/s/f front driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

centre + rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,396 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 122,396 miles

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

Central Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 116,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge of tread area. 205/55R16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge of tread area. 205/55R16 V (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust section is no longer attached to the retaining brackets due to corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,111 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi part also front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi part also front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front BRAKE PADS BRITTLE DUE TO OVER HEATING

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear low on inner 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,429 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,223 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,934 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,480 miles

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

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 UXO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UXO, 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 UXO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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