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CE08 UBT

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,169 mi
Last recorded149,169 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2024 148,278 miles

under body covered in heavy under seal + front sub frame and rear axle corroded + rear exhaust has leak + all components covered in under seal

Fail 13 Aug 2024 148,278 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body covered in heavy under seal + front sub frame and rear axle corroded + rear exhaust has leak + all components covered in under seal

Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,482 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded + both sills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 138,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both D bush worn

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All under car corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,670 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CABLE SNAPPED (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,785 miles

Front discs

Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs

Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,571 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,038 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 UBT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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