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CE08 AFU

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,548 mi
Last recorded162,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 162,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre heat shield not fully secure

Fail 21 Jan 2026 162,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre heat shield not fully secure

Pass 23 Jan 2025 149,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 108,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,698 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 71,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,518 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,398 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AFU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

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

Is CE08 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 AFU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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