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CE08 LGJ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,811 mi
Last recorded128,811 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,454 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 122,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 117,232 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTY WORN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE POSS NEED TRACKING

Fail 12 Aug 2023 117,232 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTY WORN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE POSS NEED TRACKING

Pass 11 Jun 2022 109,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 109,393 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 95,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

covers & shields fitted

Fail 25 May 2019 95,986 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 92,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2018 92,666 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,954 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,954 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,459 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,517 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 LGJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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