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CE08 OTT

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,484 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge also on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,081 miles

Body damage to front end and N/S/F wing

Engine covers fitted

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2019 73,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Body damage to front end and N/S/F wing

Engine covers fitted

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,499 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 55,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,671 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,573 miles

slight wear in the osr droplink

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,851 miles

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

nearside front tyre centre tread 2mm, inner 1.6mm, outer 3mm, [LEGAL AT TEST]

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 7,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,786 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 OTT 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 84.6%.

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

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