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CAS 328A

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 328A
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,503 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 139,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,938 miles

vehicle underbody and components corroded surface rust

Fail 6 Aug 2024 130,936 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underbody and components corroded surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2023 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2023 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,324 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 107,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 101,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 101,141 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,401 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 76,054 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres cracked in tread

both rear tyres worn uneven in inner tread

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 23 May 2018 76,054 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres cracked in tread

both rear tyres worn uneven in inner tread

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,731 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 64,730 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level below minimum. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,196 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 36,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre outter side wall cracking, but not to cord at time of inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,800 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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CAS 328A is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAS 328A, 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 CAS 328A registered?

CAS 328A is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is CAS 328A safe to buy?

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