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CE08 LFH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,655 mi
Last recorded171,655 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 171,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 164,870 miles

Central Rear Lower Slight play in Engine mount bush

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 150,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,062 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,499 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,499 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,188 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,994 miles

worn front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,296 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 LFH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

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

Is CE08 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 LFH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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