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CE08 VTG

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 72,070 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,020 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2025 68,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 85,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,219 miles

Nearside Front Topmount noisy.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc guard corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc guard missing.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,298 miles

corrosion on front off side and near side brake disc

Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on front off side and near side brake disc

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,045 miles

front offside and front nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,244 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 30,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,066 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 26,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 25,130 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on rear

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 VTG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

CE08 VTG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is CE08 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 VTG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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