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CE08 DFL

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 89,841 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,795 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 77,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,784 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 69,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several cracks in the inner wall of n/s/r tyre

split in outside wall of o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 2 Mar 2013 56,936 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several cracks in the inner wall of n/s/r tyre

split in outside wall of o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,025 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 DFL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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