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CF57 BFN

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,413 mi
Last recorded60,413 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 BFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 60,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF / OSF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSF / OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF / OSF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,631 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 74,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,952 miles

Both sides rear antiroll bar links have slight play in the ball joint.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,155 miles

cracks in tread and on wall of all tyres

osf lower arm bush deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,381 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 BFN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

Is CF57 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 BFN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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