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CB08 LEE

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB08 LEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,875 miles

Coolant leak Bottle

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut mount bearing sticky/clicking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside trailing front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension including subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 122,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability X1 bolt isn’t inserted to mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Bottle

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside trailing front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension including subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 121,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 120,207 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension, both trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2024 120,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension, both trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,867 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose rear

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension) (Both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 118,862 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective hose split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose rear

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension) (Both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 112,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 100,626 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,636 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 39,919 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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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CB08 LEE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CB08 LEE, 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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CB08 LEE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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