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CE58 EBJ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,526 mi
Last recorded68,526 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,526 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 68,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,838 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,692 miles

Play in steering column area - Advise further inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre with kerb scrub to outer sidewall-Advise Replacement

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,365 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)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall with cracking & perishing-205/55x16V-Advise Replacement

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,999 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 EBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE58 EBJ registered?

CE58 EBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is CE58 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 EBJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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