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CE58 BZA

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,610 mi
Last recorded166,610 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 BZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 166,610 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 155,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 154,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,533 miles

Central Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,886 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 141,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to n/s/f mirror

Fail 21 Nov 2018 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to n/s/f mirror

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,804 miles

near side mirror side indicator glass missing but indicator light still working

Fail 18 Oct 2017 119,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)

near side mirror side indicator glass missing but indicator light still working

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,258 miles

both front tyres now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,935 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)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,085 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 24,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BZA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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