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CE08 CVF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,283 mi
Last recorded105,283 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,474 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,879 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn backbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,486 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,447 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 59,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 48,792 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 48,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 23,927 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 CVF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

CE08 CVF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CE08 CVF safe to buy?

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