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CE08 AAX

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,911 mi
Last recorded123,911 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 123,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 123,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,087 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 118,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroeded

slight play in n/s/f inner joint

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,308 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 34,345 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge

o/s/r tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge

o/s/r tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,034 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,291 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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CE08 AAX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CE08 AAX, 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 CE08 AAX registered?

CE08 AAX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is CE08 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 AAX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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