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CE58 ECX

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside mirror taped up

Pass 3 Jun 2025 111,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside mirror taped up

Fail 3 Jun 2025 111,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside mirror taped up

Pass 29 May 2024 102,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,472 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 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 88,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 87,132 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 86,963 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,070 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,141 miles

Advise wipers smearing

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,615 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 ECX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

CE58 ECX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CE58 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 ECX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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