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CE08 ZKF

2008 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,741 mi
Last recorded104,741 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 104,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 R18 95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,319 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 86,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 79,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,259 miles

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,986 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,937 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,107 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,916 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 ZKF is a 2008 Ford Focus in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

CE08 ZKF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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