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CE58 FDZ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,569 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,146 miles

Slight damage to offside mirror lens

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 14 Apr 2023 122,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to offside mirror lens

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,088 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 118,088 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,012 miles

Front suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear fog lamp loose

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front(s) (5.3.2 (d))

Slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 1 Apr 2021 111,012 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front(s) (5.3.2 (d))

Front suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear fog lamp loose

Slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,019 miles

Rear fog lamp loose

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,068 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,068 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has a slight tear

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has a slight tear

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,196 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,245 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 64,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,570 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 FDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

CE58 FDZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is CE58 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 FDZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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