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CA57 ZGG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 ZGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,897 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,159 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear trail arm corroded , both rears

Fail 16 Feb 2021 67,159 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear trail arm corroded , both rears

Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,146 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

WIPERS NOT TESTED

Pass 2 May 2018 51,727 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,565 miles

Nearside MIRROR HOUSING DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED AND CORRODING.

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 51,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside MIRROR HOUSING DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED AND CORRODING.

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 37,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,767 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 25,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,213 miles

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

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 ZGG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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