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CA57 VFN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,157 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 77,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,860 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,673 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded and detached but system is supported.

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 68,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,803 miles

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished and starting to detach.

Slight play in offside rear roll bar drop link.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 54,881 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished and worn.

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Pass 15 May 2018 50,591 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted and wearing.

Nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limit.

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished and starting to detach.

Pass 9 May 2017 47,338 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 9 May 2017 47,338 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 5 May 2016 44,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,416 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VFN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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