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CE08 XMY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,443 mi
Last recorded60,443 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 60,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,644 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Various items corroded underneath

Fail 27 Oct 2023 49,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Various items corroded underneath

Pass 5 Nov 2022 44,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/r o,s,f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 40,863 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/r o,s,f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,421 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 35,413 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,461 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,551 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured both (1.2.1e)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 19,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured both (1.2.1e)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,852 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 17,850 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear due to deteration on in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,142 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

clutch master cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,228 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

e.s.p light on on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,904 miles

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

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

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 XMY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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