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CE08 EGX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,272 mi
Last recorded131,272 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 131,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working pair (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,937 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 121,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,367 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 116,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 111,531 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box outter skin corroded rear heat sheid losse

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2015

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 205/5516v

Pass 29 May 2014 93,752 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 97,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 97,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,567 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 EGX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

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

Is CE08 EGX safe to buy?

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