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CE08 ZWJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,605 mi
Last recorded167,605 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 167,605 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 167,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 162,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 134,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 154,344 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 133,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 124,844 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

surface cracks to both front tyre outer treads, in between grooves

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,465 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,997 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,541 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 ZWJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE08 ZWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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