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CA57 WBF

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,588 mi
Last recorded111,588 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 WBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 111,588 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front indicators are slight wight (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front indicators are slight wight (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 105,718 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2018 96,588 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake tight

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear Tyre treads worn very uneven

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,665 miles

Both rear tyres chopped/ uneven tread wear

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,390 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side slight (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 50,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,581 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,711 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2011 42,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 WBF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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