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CE58 MMU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 MMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 106,556 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 96,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess unable to check due to covers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,350 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 76,684 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to the rear exhaust - the heat shield is loose

Fail 29 Sep 2020 72,448 miles

Windscreen washer not working re check wiper blades when washers are working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to the rear exhaust - the heat shield is loose

Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of wear to both rear main axle carrier bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2019 68,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of wear to both rear main axle carrier bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

some movement in the both front bottom arm rear bushes

the rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,141 miles

corrosion to the rear exhaust

some wear to both front bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,141 miles

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

corrosion to the rear exhaust

some wear to both front bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,035 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,441 miles

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

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

feathering to n/s/r tyre

slight feathering to o/s/r tyre

some corrosion to exhaust hangers

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,224 miles

o/s/f tyre nearing 2mm

o/s/r tyre slightly lumpy on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,224 miles

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

o/s/f tyre nearing 2mm

o/s/r tyre slightly lumpy on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,724 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,724 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to side wall no cords showing

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 MMU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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