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CE08 HSZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 143,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, close to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, close to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 111,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,041 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,860 miles

backbox hanger corroded

cut in o/s/r tyre not to cords

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HSZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

CE08 HSZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 HSZ safe to buy?

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