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CF08 BCO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 126,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2023 119,931 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 106,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,012 miles

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

unable to check engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 98,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,583 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,583 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,479 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

fuel neck damp

nearside front tyre worn and is wearing on inside

Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,479 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

fuel neck damp

nearside front tyre worn and is wearing on inside

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,615 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,866 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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CF08 BCO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF08 BCO, 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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CF08 BCO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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