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CA57 UXY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 137,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 137,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 134,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear middle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sill little corroded

rear anti roll bar little corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,869 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 130,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement and bush perishing/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement and bush perishing/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in central tread and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,617 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 115,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,841 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,672 miles

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,633 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,478 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,478 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,243 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,711 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UXY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UXY, 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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What year was CA57 UXY registered?

CA57 UXY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is CA57 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 UXY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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