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CE08 XFU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,365 mi
Last recorded178,365 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 178,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 117,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner face.

Fail 31 May 2017 117,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner face.

Pass 27 May 2016 91,980 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded & worn on inner face.

Fail 27 May 2016 91,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + locking nut insecure. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + has 2 nails in it. (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake disc corroded & worn on inner face.

Pass 27 May 2015 63,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front mirror taped on

sill covers fitted cant check for corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

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 XFU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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