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CE58 EMX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 EMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 82,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides - advise brake check/service (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge - very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides - advise brake check/service (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,360 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,501 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,172 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 56,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,827 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 40,826 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,586 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,831 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,659 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 EMX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

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

Is CE58 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 EMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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