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CE08 JXD

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,939 mi
Last recorded151,939 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 151,939 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded.

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 May 2026 151,939 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded.

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2025 143,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 140,447 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s front lower wing corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2023 140,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s front lower wing corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 133,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 126,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 123,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 123,528 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 119,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,000 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded off pipe but still supported

Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded off pipe but still supported

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JXD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JXD, 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 JXD registered?

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

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