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CE08 CON

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,794 mi
Last recorded90,794 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,794 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,717 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,973 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 53,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,600 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 45,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,634 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,885 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 35,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,614 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight outer sidewall damage to offside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2012 26,000 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight outer sidewall damage to offside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,635 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 CON is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CON, 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 CON registered?

CE08 CON is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is CE08 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 CON shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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