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CF57 BCV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 BCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 117,779 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 117,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,802 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 86,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,639 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 73,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 67,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,621 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 17% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,948 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm, tread/outer wall cracking

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.5mm, tread/outer wall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both n/s/r and o/s/r rear tyres side walls age cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,148 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 19,885 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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CF57 BCV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CF57 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

CF57 BCV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CF57 BCV safe to buy?

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