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CE08 UOY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,893 mi
Last recorded107,893 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 107,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 107,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,373 miles

Exhaust Rusted

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

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

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

Under Body Rusted In Areas

Fail 16 Oct 2024 101,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Rusted

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

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

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

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

Under Body Rusted In Areas

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck baldes fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside front judder (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt that secures it to the hub is missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt that secures it to the hub is missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE front brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck baldes fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken orange dot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight brake judder from nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

heatshield over exhaust insecure

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,231 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,677 miles

Central exhaust box second skin coroded

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,464 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,896 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 UOY 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 75%.

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

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