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CE08 VWC

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,882 mi
Last recorded118,882 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 112,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,540 miles

Nearside Rear 2.5mm surface cracking edges poor condition no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Offside Rear surface cracking edges poor condition no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Rear exhaust bracket broken and heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 2.5mm surface cracking edges poor condition no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Offside Rear surface cracking edges poor condition no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Rear exhaust bracket broken and heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,582 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,897 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,852 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,051 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil low

front brake pads appear very low

front discs grooved heavily

n/s headlamp has a poor image

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,051 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

front brake pads appear very low

front discs grooved heavily

n/s headlamp has a poor image

Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nick in sidewall on n/s/f tyre.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,509 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket very weak

requires rear wiper blade

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,700 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 VWC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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