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CE08 CYF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,561 mi
Last recorded67,561 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 67,561 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 67,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 65,147 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 65,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 62,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 62,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just a bit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,423 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 43,775 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,251 miles

Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CYF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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