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CA57 VEY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,887 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,069 miles

exhaus hanger snapped by tail pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,649 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,346 miles

exhaust hanger on tail pipe broken

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,117 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,812 miles

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 VEY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA57 VEY registered?

CA57 VEY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is CA57 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 VEY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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