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CE08 ZTC

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,376 mi
Last recorded134,376 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 134,376 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open (3.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit especially outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 43,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 ZTC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 ZTC registered?

CE08 ZTC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CE08 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ZTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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