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CE08 LGK

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,309 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Small stone chips to windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,309 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,197 miles

Offside Front door mirror slight damage

Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror slight damage

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,211 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,277 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arms rear mounting bushes split but not resulting in movement of any components.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arms rear mounting bushes split but not resulting in movement of any components.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,378 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,454 miles

headlamps staying on

o/s door mirror cover broken

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 LGK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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