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CE08 OXV

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 OXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror body cracked (8.1.2a)

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

engine covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror body cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf tyre has cut no cords

Fail 5 Mar 2015 58,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf tyre has cut no cords

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advise osf tyre has cut no cords

Fail 21 Feb 2014 47,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

advise osf tyre has cut no cords

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nsr tyre has cut no cords exposed, osr tyre has nail in

Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,086 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nsr tyre has cut no cords exposed, osr tyre has nail in

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,747 miles

advice cut n/s/f tyre cut outside no cords exposed

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 OXV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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