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CE08 UPX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,315 mi
Last recorded134,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 134,315 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges sized 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box/tailpipe (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm sized 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,691 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,691 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,002 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,414 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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 UPX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

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

Is CE08 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 UPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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