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CE08 UPR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,134 mi
Last recorded139,134 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,134 miles

Fuel filler neck pipework damp

Noise from offside front driveshaft when wheel rotated

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Mar 2019 139,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck pipework damp

Noise from offside front driveshaft when wheel rotated

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank filler neck pipework damp

nearside rear tyre heavily misshapen and below limit in places on inner edge of tread

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,467 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

fuel tank filler neck pipework damp

nearside rear tyre heavily misshapen and below limit in places on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,232 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,419 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,653 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,264 miles

front brake discs worn and pads have less than 1000 miles of wear left on them

Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and pads have less than 1000 miles of wear left on them

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,758 miles

dampness around filler neck

Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness around filler neck

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 UPR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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