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CE08 VPL

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,387 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 102,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,468 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,707 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,679 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,360 miles

heavy corrossion on o/s rear brake back plate

Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy corrossion on o/s rear brake back plate

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,668 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,746 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 VPL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

CE08 VPL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is CE08 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 VPL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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