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CE08 ACX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,004 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front sub-frame has slight corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,004 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front sub-frame has slight corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside & on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside & on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 89,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside & on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside & on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,585 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,585 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,732 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,178 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge 205/55/16

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,093 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe hanger is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,008 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/55/16vr

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,746 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 ACX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ACX, 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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CE08 ACX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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