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CE08 DBU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,928 mi
Last recorded85,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 84,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,565 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 76,547 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 66,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,358 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,620 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,970 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 14,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 9,035 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 DBU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

CE08 DBU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 DBU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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