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CE58 DXL

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre has worn smooth inner edge plus versus deep cuts

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

versus body damage

Fail 8 Dec 2017 97,878 miles

Electrical wiring insecure batty (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre has worn smooth inner edge plus versus deep cuts

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heated (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

eml on

esp light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

versus body damage

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure plus rear bumper damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

eml on

heat Shields loos

Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure plus rear bumper damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

eml on

heat Shields loos

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

bumpers damaged

exhaust + heatshield deteriorating

rear seats folded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure bolt broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

bumpers damaged

exhaust + heatshield deteriorating

rear seats folded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,375 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,395 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 62,395 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,612 miles

front brake discs corroded

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 DXL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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