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CE08 DBY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front FOG INOP TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,265 miles

Nearside Front FOG INOP TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 84,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,262 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 81,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN ALSO BOTH ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,226 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 76,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,733 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,524 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 9,524 miles

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)

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 DBY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE08 DBY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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