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CE08 VWL

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,918 miles

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

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

handbrake just passed

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,840 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,835 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,966 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/f road spring showing signs of corrosion

Advise rear tailpipe support bracket broken away ( exhaust still supported )

Advise washer jets require adjustment and cleaning

Advise washer jets require adjustment and cleaning

Advise wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,208 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 42,827 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 42,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 30,984 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,209 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc have a slight lip

Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake disc have a slight lip

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 VWL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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