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CE08 LKN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,000 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

exhast exhaust shield loose

front discs pitted

offside front tyre low on edge

rear number plate small crack

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,342 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 126,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,481 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 116,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,980 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

injectors blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,577 miles

items in vehicle obstructing full access to rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,439 miles

rear pads low olso disc lipped

segment out on h level b light

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 LKN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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