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CE08 ZFN

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,711 mi
Last recorded138,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,711 miles

other exhaust mountings weak/corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 138,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

other exhaust mountings weak/corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 137,283 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,373 miles

rear exhaust metal hanger detached

Pass 14 Feb 2018 119,307 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped / Worn

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped / Worn

Front Brake Pads 80% Worn

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,102 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

offside rear centre tyre tread just legal...inside of tyre worn

oil level low

rear exhaust support corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,711 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Fail 30 Jan 2015 74,711 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,749 miles

inside of front discs corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2014 65,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inside of front brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 56,578 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,603 miles

front inner brake discs starting to corrode....discs slightly scored

offside front outer tyre tread worn,...tyre worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,829 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 ZFN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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