CarVerify

Free Car Check

CJ57 DGF

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ57 DGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also anti roll bar and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 73,743 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also anti roll bar and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,702 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 14,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 12,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,285 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CJ57 DGF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CJ57 DGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CJ57 DGF?

You can check the full history of CJ57 DGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CJ57 DGF registered?

CJ57 DGF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is CJ57 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ57 DGF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJ57 DGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CJ57 DGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.