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CA57 VEK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,930 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust hanger cracked/weak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,889 miles

Nearside Rear bracket corroded.

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe release valve noisey. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

bonnet catch starting to sieze.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,006 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,538 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,577 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,024 miles

slight accident damage nearside front lower wing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,552 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 28,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VEK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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