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CE58 MRY

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,795 mi
Last recorded177,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 MRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 177,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 175,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 172,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 101,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention arms on n/s corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention arms on o/s corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields lose

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,351 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread and worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2020 91,680 miles

Rear heat shields lose

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,889 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,839 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,187 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,073 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2017 82,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,704 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,676 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear 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 MRY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

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

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