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CE58 DFY

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,009 mi
Last recorded134,009 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 134,009 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

all rear suspension components and sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 134,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

all rear suspension components and sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2020 125,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,112 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wearing low and worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,398 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,398 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,143 miles

slight play detected at nsf wheel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

immisions to clean to be measured

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,143 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

immisions to clean to be measured

slight play detected at nsf wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,263 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge close to limmit

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 DFY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

CE58 DFY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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