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CE08 VUR

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 147,391 miles

all heat shields insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2021 147,389 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

all heat shields insecure

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,374 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,567 miles

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,827 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 52,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,511 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,443 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 45,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,791 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 VUR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

CE08 VUR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CE08 VUR safe to buy?

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