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CA57 WLR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 WLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 148,602 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 148,562 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 145,124 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Apr 2022 145,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in both rear inner sills

Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,161 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 124,865 miles

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

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

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 24 Feb 2017 119,932 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rearwishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroding on inner surface

child seats are fitted

front and rear suspension is corroding

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

undertray is fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 119,932 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rearwishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

adjust internal headlight aim switch

both front brake discs corroding on inner surface

child seats are fitted

front and rear suspension is corroding

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

undertray is fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to both rea coil springs

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre deteriorated ( side wall )

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are on 2mm

Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are on 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,304 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,929 miles

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 WLR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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