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CE08 AKU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,528 mi
Last recorded112,528 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 112,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier lower hub bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier lower hub bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to ply/cord on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak from offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 108,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,467 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,732 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,968 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,149 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,149 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 53,094 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 15 May 2014 44,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,602 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 36,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,135 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,900 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,892 miles

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

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

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 AKU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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