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CE08 CZM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,016 mi
Last recorded139,016 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,016 miles

Front Lower lower radiator support corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2025 139,016 miles

Front Lower lower radiator support corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dip beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2024 133,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 127,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 121,407 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 121,344 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,373 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,474 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 99,474 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,633 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,227 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 3 Jan 2013 37,458 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,655 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 CZM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CZM, 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 CZM registered?

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

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