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CE08 FXT

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,523 mi
Last recorded174,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 174,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened allround (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 174,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened allround (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 173,468 miles

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

front & rear subframes corroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

o/s & n/s rear floorpan sill joints corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

unable to check o/s & n/s outer sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2025 173,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

front & rear subframes corroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

o/s & n/s rear floorpan sill joints corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

unable to check o/s & n/s outer sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 168,161 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Feb 2024 168,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2023 160,140 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Feb 2023 160,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Mar 2022 150,652 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Mar 2022 150,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,133 miles

chip to screen

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,595 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,759 miles

Both front tyres worn to edges

Front brake discs corroding

Front brakes pulsating slightly

Front number plate discoloring

n/s/f seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,545 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,580 miles

both rear tyres worn to edges

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,532 miles

All tyres worn to 3mm

Both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,532 miles

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

All tyres worn to 3mm

Both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,073 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 67,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 36,828 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 FXT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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