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CE08 HSD

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 89,157 miles

Offside Front seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroding

general corrosion under car

Fail 28 Aug 2025 89,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill ---- near suspension mounts & seatbelts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

other rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,866 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2023 82,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple mountings broken but exhaust not at risk of falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple mountings broken but exhaust not at risk of falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 76,037 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))

osf seatbelt buckle casing missing - still works

Pass 15 Feb 2020 74,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 70,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,130 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,403 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,653 miles

front o/s wing damaged drivers door mirror damaged and taped up! drivers door handle damaged.

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 HSD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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