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CA57 WBN

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 WBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,406 miles

Emissions not tested miss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,881 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 81,881 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Pass 2 May 2019 71,691 miles

signs of oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 71,691 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

signs of oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,157 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,281 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 58,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush.(console bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush.(console bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,201 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 WBN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

CA57 WBN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CA57 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 WBN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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