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CF08 BHA

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,597 miles

No oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR bushes, rear wheels slightly cambered (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage n/s/f wing(sharp edges)

Fail 20 Aug 2020 118,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage n/s/f wing(sharp edges)

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,895 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,106 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,714 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CF08 BHA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CF08 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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