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CE08 EFL

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,130 mi
Last recorded141,130 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 141,130 miles

Nearside + offside front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 141,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside + offside front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front head lamp unit deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 205/55/r16/94w

Fail 11 Jul 2016 119,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front lower bushes on both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front head lamp unit deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 205/55/r16/94w

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,836 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges slightly out of shape

N/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear silencer braket broken,system still supported.

n/s rear tyre getting low in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2015 86,261 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,196 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,237 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 EFL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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