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CA57 VFX

2008 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,374 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened starting to crumble on edges of spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on sidewall but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 82,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 80,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 79,236 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,767 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,640 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,950 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,535 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,710 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,931 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer side walls cracking please keep checked

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,915 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 40,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc 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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

CA57 VFX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is CA57 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 VFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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