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AE58 CEX

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 122,786 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,262 miles

under trays & covers fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,262 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays & covers fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,143 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 104,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,269 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre- cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,541 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,858 miles

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

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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AE58 CEX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE58 CEX, 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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AE58 CEX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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