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CE08 EKO

2008 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,332 mi
Last recorded98,332 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,347 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,737 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 88,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,537 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,232 miles

Offside door mirror cover slightly damaged

child seat fitted in offside rear seat

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,745 miles

Offside Rear tyre , bad cut in side wall

Fail 10 Dec 2015 52,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre , bad cut in side wall

Pass 31 Dec 2014 43,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 16,634 miles

N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 9 Jan 2012 11,386 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 7,589 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 EKO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EKO, 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 EKO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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