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CE08 LLA

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 140,166 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 140,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 123,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise, rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 105,638 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Poor, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Heavy on inner edge, Smooth, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer tyre tread, Poor condition , no cord's visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Poor, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Heavy on inner edge, Smooth, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer tyre tread, Poor condition , no cord's visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

underbody sealant applied

Fail 22 Sep 2022 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour not orange (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Poor, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Heavy on inner edge, Smooth, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer tyre tread, Poor condition , no cord's visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Poor, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Heavy on inner edge, Smooth, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer tyre tread, Poor condition , no cord's visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

underbody sealant applied

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,267 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody sealant applied

Fail 2 Oct 2021 81,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,564 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,157 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,802 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,526 miles

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 LLA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black 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 LLA, 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 LLA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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