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CE58 BBO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 BBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 115,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 94,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,944 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 87,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,087 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,432 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,432 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,927 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,123 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Reflector Lens Slightly Damaged

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,725 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 44,725 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,928 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in sidewall not exsposing cords on offside front tyre

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 BBO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE58 BBO, 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 CE58 BBO registered?

CE58 BBO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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