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CE58 DHZ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,289 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Outer sills covers fitted

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 104,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,043 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 93,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,618 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,618 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking INJECTOR SEAL LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,207 miles

nsf / osf tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,207 miles

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

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

nsf / osf tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,768 miles

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 DHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

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

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