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CE08 JVZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,216 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER/RESERVE TRAVEL ALMOST AT LIMIT

OUTER SILLS NOT FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC OVERCOVERS

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure LOWER WING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer CORRODED (NOT HOLED)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,596 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2022 101,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear cracked and perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2021 99,853 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear cracked and perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2020 97,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mount also rough (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 97,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mount also rough (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 89,128 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both also rear x member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 89,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both also rear x member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,701 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside number plate light 'duller' than nearside

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,099 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/bald on inside

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit/bald on inside

Offside Rear child seat fitted

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2016 73,099 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/bald on inside

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit/bald on inside

Offside Rear child seat fitted

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,517 miles

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

rear exhaust sheild loose

Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,968 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,594 miles

1 of the centre stop light bulbs defective

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 JVZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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