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CE08 XFF

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,671 mi
Last recorded151,671 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 151,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 147,300 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 147,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam incorrect pattern * bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lites n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 143,344 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm inner rear bush's deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 143,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm inner rear bush's deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 138,239 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 138,239 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 134,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2020 134,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,896 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 128,896 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,750 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,746 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

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

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

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

eml on

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 109,302 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

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

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

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

eml on

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,123 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,123 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,408 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,974 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 XFF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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