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CE58 EBP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,332 mi
Last recorded121,332 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 EBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,332 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 98,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,953 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,594 miles

rear stop\tail light bulbs slightly discored

Fail 22 Sep 2016 64,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2013 35,294 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EBP, 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 EBP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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