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CE08 VFD

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 168,821 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2025 168,821 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 166,229 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,037 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 155,552 miles

engine lumpy on start up

os number plate lamp inop

osf lower suspension arm rear bush slight deteriorated

signs of coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,121 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,164 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear trailing arm bushes slight deteriorated

centre exhaust baffle corroded

coolant low

osf lower suspension arm rear bush slight deteriorated

osr indicator bulb slight discoloured

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 May 2018 144,322 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulder

Nearside Front bush deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,322 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres worn on shoulder

Nearside Front bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 140,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,139 miles

air box leak suspected

front brake discs slight corroded inner surface

front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight worn

front wipers slight smearing

front wipers slight smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 136,139 miles

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

air box leak suspected

front brake discs slight corroded inner surface

front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight worn

front wipers slight smearing

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,723 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 127,835 miles

Airbag reset.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,378 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge very close to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge very close to cords

Fail 24 Apr 2013 118,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge very close to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge very close to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,247 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 VFD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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