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CE08 LHB

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,531 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and slight pershing cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,812 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,812 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 104,035 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 96,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 96,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,335 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,255 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,286 miles

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

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

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 LHB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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