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CE08 ABK

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,101 mi
Last recorded148,101 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ABK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 148,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 144,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 141,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021
Fail 10 Mar 2021 141,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,227 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 114,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,397 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,011 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 ABK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ABK, 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

How do I check the history of CE08 ABK?

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What year was CE08 ABK registered?

CE08 ABK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is CE08 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ABK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE08 ABK have outstanding finance?

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