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CE08 XJC

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,560 mi
Last recorded109,560 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 109,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 101,257 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,604 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 94,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,883 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 84,883 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,583 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have uneven wear

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,375 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,127 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 XJC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

CE08 XJC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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