2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CA53 RBO
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 111,524 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA53 RBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 111,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA53 RBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (CA53 RBO) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable broken into drum (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
CA53 RBO Mileage History
- 11/04/2024100,132 mi
- 08/04/2025109,056 mi+8,924 mi
- 11/04/2026111,517 mi+2,461 mi
- 30/06/2026111,524 mi+7 mi
- 07/07/2026111,524 mi
Average of roughly 5,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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