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CB04 LAM

2008 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB04 LAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 137,640 miles

Bolt missing from Exhaust front pipe to turbo

Chips in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 137,640 miles

Bolt missing from Exhaust front pipe to turbo

Chips in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,538 miles

Drivers seat unable to fold forwards

Exhaust front pipe to turbo bolt missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 126,526 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat unable to fold forwards

Exhaust front pipe to turbo bolt missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front 2.5mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,603 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,222 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,221 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edge.

Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,773 miles

Exhaust heat sheild slighly insecure

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,656 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,743 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CB04 LAM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CB04 LAM, 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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CB04 LAM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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