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CE08 ZSW

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 138,948 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,915 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front for lamp broken.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front for lamp broken.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,819 miles

Engine cover loose.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear un evenly.

Offside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear un evenly.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,737 miles

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

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 ZSW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

CE08 ZSW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CE08 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ZSW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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