MOT Status
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152,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Offside and Nearside Discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Offside and Nearside Discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low Offside and Nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Offside and Nearside Discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Offside and Nearside Discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Independent rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has corroded right through (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Independent rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight wear in lower suspension arm bushes
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Inner 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))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
winter tyres fitted to o/s of vehicle
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
winter tyres fitted to o/s of vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CE58 BBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BBJ, 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 BBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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