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CF57 BHX

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,920 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 70,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,759 miles

Centre section exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly split

Offside front suspension arm rear bush slightly split

Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre section exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly split

Offside front suspension arm rear bush slightly split

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,576 miles

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,192 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,167 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 BHX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

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

Is CF57 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 BHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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