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CE08 ORC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,232 mi
Last recorded159,232 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ORC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 159,232 miles

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

Front pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 159,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front pads getting low

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 143,035 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 143,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,175 miles

Damage to screen

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2020 110,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Damage to screen

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,290 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2018 98,242 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Wiper worn & split

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Under trays fitted obscuring power steering components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 98,242 miles

Offside Wiper worn & split

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Under trays fitted obscuring power steering components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,164 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shields over rear silencer insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shields over rear silencer insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 90,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,664 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,932 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,288 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 ORC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 ORC, 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 ORC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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