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CA57 VZJ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,451 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,606 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,265 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,920 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,920 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting is corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,028 miles

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 VZJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VZJ, 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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What year was CA57 VZJ registered?

CA57 VZJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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