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CE58 BZB

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,873 mi
Last recorded104,873 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 BZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 104,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,681 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,046 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,040 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front pads (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front wipers poor

hand brake high travel

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,987 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall also perished ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bulb in high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall also perished ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,157 miles

front lower arm bushes cracked and have play

rear tyres cracked and weathered

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,157 miles

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

front lower arm bushes cracked and have play

rear tyres cracked and weathered

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,239 miles

front lower arm bushes cracked (slight play )

rear tyres weathered

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre getting low amd weathered

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre getting low amd weathered

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable too check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,716 miles

unable too check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,492 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,915 miles

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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)

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 BZB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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