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CE58 DXU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all steering/suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 97,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all steering/suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,868 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering/suspension components corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides / (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering & suspension components corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/

nearside rear wheel slight bind/

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrision inner sills rear and rear suspension

Fail 10 Feb 2018 71,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrision inner sills rear and rear suspension

Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,773 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides and all under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 59,773 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides and all under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,280 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs,

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure/ corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,196 miles

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

front and rear discs lipped and worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,135 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 DXU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

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

Is CE58 DXU safe to buy?

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