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CE08 JVR

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,151 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 112,151 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,672 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 104,672 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,892 miles

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

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,866 miles

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,740 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

injector leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,849 miles

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

suspect injector seal leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,175 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,274 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,274 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,795 miles

dash light on

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

dash light on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,055 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,916 miles

anti skid warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,483 miles

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)

anti skid warning light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

anti skid warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,838 miles

nearside front tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre is worn on inner

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 JVR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

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

Is CE08 JVR safe to buy?

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