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CE08 AFY

2008 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,578 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 93,578 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 90,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,525 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2018 87,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,504 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,580 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,317 miles

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

offside front tyre 80% worn

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front tyre 80% worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,594 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 51,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,624 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 43,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,666 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,845 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,845 miles

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

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 AFY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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