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CE08 VKA

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bleeding white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 105,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect non standard bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect non standard bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,369 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 2 May 2020 88,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,277 miles

Engine cover

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 63,867 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 63,862 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 58,250 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 58,250 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 51,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,608 miles

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Nearing Legal Limit

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,006 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)

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 VKA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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