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CA57 VEM

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, lower rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 105,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 162,524 miles

Central exhaust support bracket heavily corroded

brake fluid discoloured

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2022 162,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust support bracket heavily corroded

brake fluid discoloured

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2021 149,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Dec 2021 149,449 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 140,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating heavily corroded on inner & very near wear groove. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Corroded inner & very near wear groove. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 125,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 125,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,403 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 101,403 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2016 91,722 miles

both number plate lamps dim but still illuminating plate

Pass 19 Dec 2015 80,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 80,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,998 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,133 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,563 miles

nearside front wiper split on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,581 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,560 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VEM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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