MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Emissions not tested oil level to low (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected shows white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front wiper blades smearing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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CE08 FWU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 FWU, 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 FWU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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