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CE08 ENJ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,107 mi
Last recorded178,107 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ENJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 178,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 165,024 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 14 Dec 2022 151,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 139,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,205 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,224 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,544 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,380 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 ENJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ENJ, 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 ENJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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