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CE08 ARZ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,333 mi
Last recorded143,333 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 143,333 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,375 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,559 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,317 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 97,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,964 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,689 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,760 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,756 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 47,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 40,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,283 miles

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit of tread wear

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,283 miles

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.

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 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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