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CF57 BFA

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,350 mi
Last recorded81,350 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 BFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,350 miles

exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 13 Jan 2026 81,350 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 76,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 72,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,535 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,571 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 44,630 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 35,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,106 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,457 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,030 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 22,028 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 BFA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

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

Is CF57 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 BFA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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