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CE08 WZG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,512 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration at time of emissions test only then cleared (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake noisy when applying brakes in rollers

exhaust tank heat shield slightly insecure

rear subframe and anti roll bar corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,085 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,528 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 58,333 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 13 May 2019 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 May 2018 56,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,719 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,610 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 WZG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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