MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)
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)
O/S and N/S Lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has cut outer sidewall not exposing cords
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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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