MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Door handle loose but dose open advice repair
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.
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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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