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CE58 AVL

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,539 mi
Last recorded139,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 AVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 139,539 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 139,491 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 22 Nov 2022 128,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 119,786 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,180 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,450 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,303 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,684 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,751 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 48,750 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,912 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Fail 2 Sep 2011 20,912 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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 AVL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AVL, 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 AVL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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