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CE08 ETD

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ETD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,906 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 42,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 41,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside cv boot perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,624 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 ETD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ETD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 ETD registered?

CE08 ETD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is CE08 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ETD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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