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CF57 BFK

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,319 mi
Last recorded164,319 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 164,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 164,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 164,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,874 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 146,874 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 101,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 87,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 70,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,099 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,876 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 24,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,998 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,401 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has piece out of side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,264 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 BFK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFK, 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 BFK registered?

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

Is CF57 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 BFK shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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