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CE08 PPO

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,387 mi
Last recorded87,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 87,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie-rod

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 87,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie-rod

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,067 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,481 miles

engine bay covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,365 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,714 miles

Child seat fitted in the rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,811 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,886 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 48,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013
Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,363 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 PPO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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