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CE08 JXG

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 59,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise heavy corrosin on all sterring and suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,780 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 58,780 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 56,977 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,424 miles

advise both front brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Fail 16 Feb 2017 55,424 miles

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

advise both front brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r just passing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at tail ends (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at tail end (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded full spring surface (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r reg lamp getting dim

Fail 19 Feb 2016 52,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r just passing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at tail ends (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at tail end (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded full spring surface (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r reg lamp getting dim

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front tyres just passing very low mot criteria and should be renewed a.s.a.p.

advise no clear inspection on rear springs at tail ends

advise number plate lamps getting dim

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,173 miles

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 JXG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JXG, 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 JXG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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