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CF57 BCY

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 BCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,972 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes aged

both front tyres devoid tread at inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes aged

both front tyres devoid tread at inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2014 58,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,998 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

side wall damage to o/s/front tyre and worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,313 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 BCY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

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

Is CF57 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 BCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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