MOT Status
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140,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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 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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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