MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded & pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16- outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded & pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp is loose - in bumper.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more so n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing /bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp is loose - in bumper.
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more so n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, worn, lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, worn, lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Coolant leak level low ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
both front suspension arm bushes parished
both rear trailing arm bushes peeling
dampness on power steering pump
front brake discs corroded and looks worn
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16vr (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak level low ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
both front suspension arm bushes parished
both rear trailing arm bushes peeling
dampness on power steering pump
front brake discs corroded and looks worn
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing fitted behind seat cover (5.1.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
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CE08 ESU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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