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CA57 VFG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake effort low on off side

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,901 miles

Front and rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 69,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,088 miles

damage to bumpers

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2013 53,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to bumpers

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2012 40,694 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 40,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,561 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,561 miles

Nearside 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 VFG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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