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AE58 CGK

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 120,333 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,904 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to n/s sill at rear.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,389 miles

corrosion to n/s sill.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 114,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 110,619 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield is loose.

Fail 31 Mar 2020 110,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield is loose.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,484 miles

rear tyre walls minor damage perished and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 106,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,794 miles

n/s front fog light damaged

o/s and n/s lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,278 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low on edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,951 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,395 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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AE58 CGK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE58 CGK, 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 AE58 CGK registered?

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

Is AE58 CGK safe to buy?

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