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CE58 FGA

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,003 miles

Front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2023 115,939 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,435 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming offside sill

injector seal leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming offside sill

injector seal leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,762 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slow on take-up. 30% out of balance.

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,378 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes 30% out of balance on take up.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 83,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes 30% out of balance on take up.

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,399 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,810 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,810 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,935 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Traction control worning lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,407 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 FGA is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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