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CE08 LFS

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,519 mi
Last recorded123,519 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 123,519 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 123,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,073 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 117,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,430 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 112,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,303 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of o/s/r tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges AD REPLACE TYRES SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

uneven tread wear on inner part of n/s/r tyre tread also perished & early cracks showing.AD REPLACE TYRE SOON.

Fail 22 Feb 2022 107,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of o/s/r tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges AD REPLACE TYRES SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s parking brake eff. poor.

uneven tread wear on inner part of n/s/r tyre tread also perished & early cracks showing.AD REPLACE TYRE SOON.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 78,825 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 78,825 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 70,899 miles

O/S and N/S Lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,957 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking and outer sidewall worn/slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn and inner edge of tread worn/wearing unevenly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking and outer sidewall worn/slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn and inner edge of tread worn/wearing unevenly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,745 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut outer sidewall not exposing cords

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 LFS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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