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CE58 LHM

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,339 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,964 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,958 miles

unable to see base of rear springs

Fail 15 Oct 2020 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face pieces missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face pieces missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes at rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes at rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,833 miles

nsf bottom arm bush debonding

osf bottom arm bush debonding

Fail 20 Apr 2015 49,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 metal object in osr tyre [centre of tread]

metal object in nsr tyre [centre of tread]

nsf bottom arm bush debonding

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre worn smooth on inner edge

osf bottom arm bush debonding

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,539 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 41,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,281 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 26,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,098 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 LHM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

CE58 LHM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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