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CE58 DKX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,839 mi
Last recorded176,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 176,839 miles

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

suspension rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2025 176,827 miles

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

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

both n/s tyres worn inner edge

o/s?r tyre out of shape

suspension rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2024 166,425 miles

exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Fail 3 Jul 2024 166,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 4 Jul 2023 158,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2023 158,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2022 147,983 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 147,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 138,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 138,041 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 123,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 101,383 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 101,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,076 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured recommend replace bulbs (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 60,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,986 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 38,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bald at inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,864 miles

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

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 DKX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

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

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