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CE08 AET

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,739 mi
Last recorded104,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,739 miles

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 104,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,732 miles

corrossion on both rear lower suspension arms

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,732 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrossion on both rear lower suspension arms

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,472 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,472 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,962 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,290 miles

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

small cut n/s front tyre sidewall but no cord showing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,290 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small cut n/s front tyre sidewall but no cord showing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,462 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 21,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,753 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 AET 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 61.5%.

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 AET, 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 AET is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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