MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre detteriating
Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.
Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre 3mm and offside rear 3mm and worn on inner shoulder
Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16V
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front tyre 3mm and offside rear 3mm and worn on inner shoulder
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16V
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE08 XEL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?
CE08 XEL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.
Is CE08 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE08 XEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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