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CE08 VLW

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,287 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 68,284 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,848 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 43,840 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,439 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,605 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 VLW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

CE08 VLW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 VLW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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