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CE08 XLF

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 123,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 123,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,993 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 103,993 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper stop light has 1 segment not working

Nearside Front side repeater light dim

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,161 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,185 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer edge

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 XLF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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