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CE08 RBO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,609 mi
Last recorded92,609 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 RBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 92,609 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,469 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 89,469 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,411 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,462 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,959 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,077 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 67,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 59,071 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,525 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres stepped

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front blades worn advs on limits

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,996 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,765 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,551 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 RBO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 RBO registered?

CE08 RBO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 RBO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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