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CE08 ZKB

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 159,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 155,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 155,247 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 149,654 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 136,019 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,815 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 111,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,091 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 95,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,656 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 68,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,016 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,180 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 ZKB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

CE08 ZKB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CE08 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ZKB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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