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CE08 XUA

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,157 miles

hand brake travel getting high

o/s/f tyre close to limit + worn on edges

rear o/s fog lamp deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 143,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear o/s fog lamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel getting high

o/s/f tyre close to limit + worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,444 miles

engine /gear box wet with oil leak

hand brake travel high

n/s/r radius arm bush deteriorated

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 129,444 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s + n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated front + rear (6.3.1d)

engine /gear box wet with oil leak

hand brake travel high

n/s/r radius arm bush deteriorated

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,683 miles

front tyres on min limit

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,273 miles

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

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

panal damage to nearside rear and offside front

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,822 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XUA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

CE08 XUA is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is CE08 XUA safe to buy?

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