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CE08 XBD

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

332,728 mi
Last recorded332,728 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 332,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 297,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 267,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 242,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 230,252 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 230,252 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 200,995 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 200,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 171,948 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 171,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 167,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 137,352 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 137,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,765 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 XBD is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBD, 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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What year was CE08 XBD registered?

CE08 XBD is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is CE08 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 XBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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