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CE08 NZW

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,477 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 64,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 135,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 130,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 128,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 111,992 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,688 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 91,687 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,641 miles

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

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

front barke discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front barke discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NZW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NZW, 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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What year was CE08 NZW registered?

CE08 NZW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is CE08 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 NZW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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