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CE08 DAU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,558 mi
Last recorded38,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 12,929 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 DAU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 DAU registered?

CE08 DAU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is CE08 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 DAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE08 DAU have outstanding finance?

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