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CE08 VWJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 144,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 144,916 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,952 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 125,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Has Water In

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 118,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Has Water In

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Petrol Smell From Around Tank - No signs Of Leaks Etc

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Suspension Arm Bushes Wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 111,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Petrol Smell From Around Tank - No signs Of Leaks Etc

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Suspension Arm Bushes Wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,287 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 80,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,919 miles

o/s/f fog light lens broken.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,638 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 VWJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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