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CE08 AWJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,577 mi
Last recorded88,577 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,577 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,798 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,788 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre, inner edge worn close to PLY

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,333 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,265 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides usual corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,347 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,764 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,810 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ,very nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,046 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,046 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,597 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Lower arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Lower arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,048 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,631 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,585 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2012 32,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,018 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 AWJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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