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CA57 WVS

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 WVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,506 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,315 miles

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,647 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,003 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WVS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

CA57 WVS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is CA57 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 WVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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