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CF57 BFJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,875 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 128,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,738 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,399 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,278 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,288 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,324 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 26,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 BFJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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