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CF57 AEW

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,634 mi
Last recorded115,634 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 AEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 115,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,976 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 108,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,537 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 19 Oct 2019 99,537 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,131 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 88,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight cracking on tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre) slight cracking on tyre wall

Pass 26 Nov 2016

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inlet manifold vacuum hose collapsed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,240 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,612 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CF57 AEW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CF57 AEW, 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 CF57 AEW registered?

CF57 AEW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is CF57 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 AEW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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