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CE58 LHC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,233 mi
Last recorded121,233 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 121,233 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,031 miles

All suspension surface corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wishbone bushes are cracked

Inner Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 114,030 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

All suspension surface corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wishbone bushes are cracked

Inner Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,279 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust pipe bracket and flex pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 89,522 miles

Front exhaust mount snapped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 89,522 miles

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

Front exhaust mount snapped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 70,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,496 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated slightly

wiper blades worn slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,434 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,153 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 3,153 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,972 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 LHC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for CE58 LHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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