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CE08 PMO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,584 mi
Last recorded281,584 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 PMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 281,584 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 275,928 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear axel bush has slight play

rear brake discs worn

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2016 266,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 245,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heatshield fouling exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2015 245,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heatshield fouling exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2014 210,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 175,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber worn through

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 175,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber worn through

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Feb 2012 137,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2012 137,049 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,470 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PMO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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