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CA58 BGU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA58 BGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,385 miles

rear heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,492 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 49,492 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,104 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 42,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,285 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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CA58 BGU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA58 BGU, 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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What year was CA58 BGU registered?

CA58 BGU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is CA58 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA58 BGU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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