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CE58 DWL

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,071 miles

front number plate deteriorated

some wear to rear trail bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2020 122,071 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NSF + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OS dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions NSR (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

some wear to rear trail bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,597 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 117,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,777 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 111,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 105,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel fillet pipes misting of oil possible over spill

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 89,153 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel fillet pipes misting of oil possible over spill

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,663 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 DWL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver 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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

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

Is CE58 DWL safe to buy?

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