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CE08 XAY

2008 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 85,355 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all tyres perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,036 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 63,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 51,926 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 44,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 35,159 miles

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

nearside front lower arm rear inner mounting bush slightly leaking oil

offside headlight masked

Fail 2 May 2012 35,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

nearside front lower arm rear inner mounting bush slightly leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2011 22,798 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 XAY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 XAY registered?

CE08 XAY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 XAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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