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CE58 DXW

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,924 mi
Last recorded117,924 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded / heatshield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge / Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 112,587 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded / heatshield loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge / Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 91,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and numerous sidewall impact damages (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 91,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and numerous sidewall impact damages (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,525 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

N/s/f tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

N/s/r brake calliper damp

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,660 miles

rear tyres slightly worn opn edges

Fail 10 Jul 2015 80,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,567 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,483 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front wiper split

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

rear discs slightly worn

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 DXW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

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

Is CE58 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 DXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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