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CE08 PMX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,375 mi
Last recorded153,375 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 PMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 153,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 135,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 135,111 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 127,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,558 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 117,557 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,791 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section in poor condtion (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,861 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,967 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,098 miles

Front tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 85,466 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,836 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 PMX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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