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CA57 WFS

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 WFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,552 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both linkage ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs with lip and partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake over 40% imbalance, offside lower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 86,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm's front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both linkage ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs with lip and partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake over 40% imbalance, offside lower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,908 miles

EWL on

drivers seat recliner handle damaged and not working

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

EWL on

drivers seat recliner handle damaged and not working

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,907 miles

All tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate.

N/s/r tyre on legal limit.

O/s/r tyre low tread.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

All tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate.

Front wipers smear.

N/s/r tyre on legal limit.

O/s/r tyre low tread.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,005 miles

*Front brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

*O/s/r tyre on legal limit*

Both front wishbone rear bushes split and starting seperate

Brake fluid on minimum

Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*Front brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

*Interior blower motor inop*

*O/s/r tyre on legal limit*

Both front wishbone rear bushes split and starting seperate

Brake fluid on minimum

Engine management light on

Exterior temp guage inop

Front fog lamps and tell tale not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Reverse lights inop

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 35,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,525 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,464 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 WFS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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