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CF57 BHU

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 102,178 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on osf corner (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 94,956 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust bracket snapped FRONT

heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working lense broken (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket snapped FRONT

heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge and wheel has slight buckle (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and it's a winter tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2015 73,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge and wheel has slight buckle (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and it's a winter tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2013 55,587 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 55,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,599 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,461 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 BHU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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