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CA57 DLX

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Bronze Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBronze
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 54,230 miles on the clock, averaging 2,112 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for CA57 DLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,112

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year2,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA57 DLX 23k31k38k46k54k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,230 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,226 miles
Since last MOT+837 miles
PASS
Mileage53,389 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage52,844 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
PASS
Mileage52,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,707 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
PASS
Mileage52,086 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
PASS
Mileage51,834 miles
Since last MOT+336 miles
PASS
Mileage51,498 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
PASS
Mileage50,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage48,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage45,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage42,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage40,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage37,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage33,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage28,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage22,662 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 DLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About CA57 DLX

What car is CA57 DLX?

CA57 DLX is a bronze Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA57 DLX?

The last recorded mileage for CA57 DLX was 54,230 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA57 DLX passed its MOT?

CA57 DLX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is CA57 DLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA57 DLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA57 DLX?

CA57 DLX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.