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CE08 XUK

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,141 mi
Last recorded163,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 163,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 149,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer door handle loose but does open advise repair

Fail 26 Jan 2023 149,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer door handle loose but does open advise repair

vehicle underside geneally corrodded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 143,740 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer door handle loose but does open advise repair

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lenese missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer door handle loose but does open advise repair

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Door handle loose but dose open advice repair

Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 127,718 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,622 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 120,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested Oil light on Battery light on Engine management light on Engine malfunction message on Acceleration reduced message on (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken after cat (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp fitted to broken hanger (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted slipping when turning

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,356 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 111,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb501 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp fitted to broken hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 102,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,050 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 58,150 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,406 miles

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 XUK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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