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CE08 CZH

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,752 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,287 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 85,287 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,822 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 67,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,318 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,316 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 28 Apr 2014 54,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,427 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,426 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,161 miles

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

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 CZH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

CE08 CZH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is CE08 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 CZH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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