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CE08 AHY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,342 mi
Last recorded134,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,342 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,983 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side of sills, Mid to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all attachments and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 128,983 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid was empty (3.5 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side of sills, Mid to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all attachments and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,537 miles

Coil spring corroded Osf nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 122,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Osf nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,816 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,962 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,117 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 91,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,889 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,056 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 38,913 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 27 Mar 2013 29,004 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,201 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 AHY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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