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CE08 UON

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn at edges keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 79,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn at edges keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,502 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,549 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,879 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,200 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 UON is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

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

Is CE08 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 UON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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