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CE08 AWW

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 123,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected both not releasing (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 76,903 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn 205/50/17

Fail 5 May 2018 76,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn 205/50/17

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,429 miles

Rear coil springs corroded - not broken so far

Rear exhaust hangar bracket broken off exhaust - exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 22 Apr 2017 62,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroded - not broken so far

Rear exhaust hangar bracket broken off exhaust - exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread lifted

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)

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread lifted

Rear exhaust hanger adrift from tail pipe

Fail 16 Apr 2016 48,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread lifted

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)

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread lifted

Rear exhaust hanger adrift from tail pipe

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,600 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 11 Apr 2014 30,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,531 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking on outer edge and wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,509 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Mar 2011 14,132 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 AWW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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