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CE58 ADO

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,017 mi
Last recorded150,017 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ADO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 150,017 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 144,016 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 144,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust Shield inscere

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,087 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 134,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID CONVERSION (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 118,699 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated slightly damage but secure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay is loos may require to attention

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 26 May 2020 118,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated slightly damage but secure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall ,outer edge close to legal limit and outer sidewall has damage,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay is loos may require to attention

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,022 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,037 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,784 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,786 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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CE58 ADO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE58 ADO, 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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CE58 ADO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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