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CE08 EFY

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,867 mi
Last recorded98,867 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 95,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 80,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 80,478 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,600 miles

Engine malfunction light came on whilst carrying out emissions test

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing the inspection of an adult seat belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,348 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,630 miles

front brake pads low

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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CE08 EFY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 EFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE08 EFY registered?

CE08 EFY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is CE08 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 EFY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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