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CE58 DYB

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 DYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2024 138,149 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 133,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,179 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,656 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 122,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 116,407 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 116,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,445 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 111,442 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,403 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,552 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 16 Jun 2017 100,552 miles

Fuel pipe leaking @ tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,391 miles

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

Rear heat shield is loose

Fail 9 Apr 2016 87,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield is loose

Pass 29 May 2015 77,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,962 miles

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

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 DYB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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