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CE08 ESU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,008 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 120,007 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,237 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 116,237 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,842 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 97,842 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,851 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 80,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,250 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 63,250 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,908 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 46,908 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,891 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 31,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 13,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 6,039 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 5,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,278 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 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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