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CE08 LUE

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 131,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 107,991 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 107,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,457 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,671 miles

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 LUE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 LUE registered?

CE08 LUE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CE08 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 LUE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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