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CE08 NSV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,537 mi
Last recorded111,537 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,725 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but system still supported

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but system still supported

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,931 miles

Rear childseats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear childseats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,460 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 NSV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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