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CE08 UOP

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,595 mi
Last recorded134,595 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axel has slight corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,590 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axel has slight corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight under carriage corrasion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 117,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight under carriage corrasion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

undercarriage corrosion front and rear sub frame act

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

undercarriage corrosion front and rear sub frame act

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 73,370 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,084 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,701 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 58,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 55,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid topped up (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,625 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,745 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,610 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,553 miles

front pads 75% worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,851 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,532 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 UOP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc 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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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