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CE08 ZSP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,677 mi
Last recorded197,677 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 197,677 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 183,163 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 183,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 166,755 miles

front disc pads slightly worn pitted

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f inner tyre edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 May 2015 140,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,104 miles

215 fitted to front 205 fitted to rear

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,583 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,444 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar link pins.

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 ZSP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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