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CE08 XEO

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,153 mi
Last recorded117,153 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 117,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (covers and trim may need to be removed for further investigation) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (covers and trim may need to be removed for further investigation) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension corroded front and rear subframes arms linkages etc

Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,826 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to wheel arc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 115,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to wheel arc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,390 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,948 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,375 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,887 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 XEO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

CE08 XEO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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