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CE08 CEY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 97,065 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 97,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,085 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,246 miles

rear suspension starting to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Mar 2020 79,246 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,747 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,201 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,056 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 CEY 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 73.7%.

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 CEY, 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 CEY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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