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CJ55 DYL

2008 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,932 mi
Last recorded107,932 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 DYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both catalytic joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,460 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside outer sill in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,103 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,176 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 68,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery In Key Fob Low

Engine Hunts On Idle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OIl Level Low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,739 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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CJ55 DYL is a 2008 Ford Focus in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CJ55 DYL, 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 CJ55 DYL registered?

CJ55 DYL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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