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CA57 WHL

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,507 mi
Last recorded168,507 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 WHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 168,507 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 168,473 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 162,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 160,641 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 160,641 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 153,477 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 153,471 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 94,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,481 miles

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

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

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 WHL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

CA57 WHL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is CA57 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 WHL 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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