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CE08 UNZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 98,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 98,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,628 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 95,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,722 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,371 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside worn almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,543 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge, offside front smooth

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,749 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,857 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 UNZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

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

Is CE08 UNZ safe to buy?

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