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CE58 FTT

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 FTT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 127,299 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eshaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insicure

Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eshaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,554 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill has slight damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 105,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill has slight damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,368 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,884 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Engine oil leak Near side

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,884 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Engine oil leak Near side

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,706 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 28 Sep 2013 54,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

childseat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,833 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 FTT is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

CE58 FTT is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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