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CE08 LFP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,049 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 89,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,327 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 77,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 71,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,720 miles

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

heat shield slightly damaged

rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,728 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,776 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,939 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 37,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,594 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 32,594 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,262 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 LFP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

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

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