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CE08 OUA

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 OUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,760 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,095 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,095 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,528 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,105 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,906 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 OUA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

CE08 OUA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is CE08 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 OUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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