MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust Bracket Broken
Offside Front Fog light Not Working & Broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust Bracket Broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Fog light Not Working & Broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit of tread wear
Advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise on front brake pads worn
Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit of tread wear
Advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE08 ARZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?
CE08 ARZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is CE08 ARZ safe to buy?
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