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CE58 OAL

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,127 mi
Last recorded159,127 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 OAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 159,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,029 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,806 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 111,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,939 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 96,939 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,782 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,786 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,469 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounts corroded

Minor freeplay detected in steering wrack at steering shake

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / minor damage to outside sidewall

Oil leak Minor ()

Rear brakes noisey advise service / inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red White light showing / lense broken (1.3.2e)

Central Rear Exhaust mounts corroded

Minor freeplay detected in steering wrack at steering shake

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / minor damage to outside sidewall

Oil leak Minor ()

Rear brakes noisey advise service / inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,571 miles

Exhaust rearward mounts corroded but intact

Minor engine oil leak

Minor freeplay detected in steering wrack during steering shake

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp beam image not bright enough (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Track control arm / rear bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust heat shields deteriorated / loose

Exhaust rearward mounts corroded but intact

Minor engine oil leak

Minor freeplay detected in steering wrack during steering shake

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,547 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on faces

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/Rear position lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,053 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limmit of 1.6mm

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,448 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OAL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

CE58 OAL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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