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CE58 EFJ

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,937 mi
Last recorded109,937 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 109,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 99,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 98,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,089 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 50,748 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre rubber perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,216 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 EFJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

CE58 EFJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is CE58 EFJ safe to buy?

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