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CA57 VYT

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,385 mi
Last recorded45,385 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 42,873 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 34,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 31,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 27,272 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 23,444 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 18,753 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 15,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 15,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 15,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 14,280 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 13,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,997 miles

front wishbone bushes both sides slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,531 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 7,948 miles

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 5,857 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 4,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VYT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

Is CA57 VYT safe to buy?

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