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CE08 AAU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,384 mi
Last recorded92,384 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 92,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,694 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,580 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both pin and bush (2.5.B.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,014 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,378 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,104 miles

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

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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CE08 AAU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE08 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 AAU registered?

CE08 AAU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is CE08 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 AAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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