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CE08 OTH

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 OTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 152,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 144,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,329 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,896 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 119,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 115,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,865 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,267 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,267 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but system secure

front brake discs worn (rippled)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,934 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 OTH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

CE08 OTH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is CE08 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 OTH 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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