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CE08 AEU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,182 mi
Last recorded38,182 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 38,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,979 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot clip slightly loose.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 32,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,220 miles

Adv - rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,893 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 25,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,298 miles

All four tyre outerwalls cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,427 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 AEU 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 93.8%.

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 AEU, 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 AEU registered?

CE08 AEU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is CE08 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 AEU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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