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CA57 VFZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,227 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front center and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 67,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,482 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,164 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 57,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,668 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,620 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,442 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 18 Jan 2011 28,442 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag lamp on

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 VFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFZ, 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

How do I check the history of CA57 VFZ?

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What year was CA57 VFZ registered?

CA57 VFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is CA57 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 VFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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