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CE08 EUM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,543 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 125,504 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake performance unable to be tested pad below 1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 122,440 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

some corrosion to nsr and osr inner sills

Pass 28 Jan 2022 118,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 112,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,278 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyre are wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,986 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 93,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,315 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,781 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,407 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 EUM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EUM, 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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What year was CE08 EUM registered?

CE08 EUM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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