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CE08 CGV

2008 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 81,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,387 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,516 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,056 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 CGV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE08 CGV?

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What year was CE08 CGV registered?

CE08 CGV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 CGV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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