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CE58 DLK

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,381 mi
Last recorded129,381 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,381 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 115,665 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

diesel fuel injector leaking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

multiple wheel nuts part missing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 115,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

diesel fuel injector leaking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

multiple wheel nuts part missing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,932 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded both front coils corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded,system corroded,heat shield broken

advise front wiper blades ,condition

Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm, rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm,rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Front Upper coil spring corroded both front coils corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded,system corroded,heat shield broken

advise front wiper blades ,condition

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,824 miles

front tyres worn badly inner edges/low

rear tyres wearing inner edges/low

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,188 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 DLK is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

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

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