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CE08 ZXM

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 146,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion under front and rear components

Pass 16 May 2018 135,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Fail 16 May 2018 135,788 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 12 May 2017 119,221 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 103,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 103,704 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,354 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,658 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 ZXM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

CE08 ZXM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CE08 ZXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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