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CE08 EEP

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,275 mi
Last recorded83,275 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,275 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,717 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,411 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexy joint broken

Fail 21 Jan 2023 74,365 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexy joint broken

Pass 22 Jan 2022 70,106 miles

Exhaust hanger broken at CAT exhaust still secure

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,107 miles

Rear rear tyre treads getting low

slight corrosion to all road springs

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,227 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 59,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear heat shield lose

Pass 27 Jan 2018 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken but tailpipe still supported

Pass 28 Jan 2017 49,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,743 miles

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 31 Jan 2015 38,455 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully assessed due to child seat fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,336 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 34,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,815 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 29,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,621 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on very inner edge.

o/s/f tyre 2mm on very inner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,550 miles

advise air bag light on

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 EEP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EEP, 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 EEP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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