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CE08 UNY

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,528 mi
Last recorded89,528 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 86,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,820 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2019 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,570 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,943 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 UNY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UNY, 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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What year was CE08 UNY registered?

CE08 UNY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is CE08 UNY safe to buy?

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