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CE58 PZS

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,840 mi
Last recorded123,840 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 PZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 123,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective Both fronts and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

NSR Body damage

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 105,637 miles

one number plate light not working

Fail 14 May 2022 105,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

one number plate light not working

Pass 10 May 2021 96,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 90,001 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers smearing

Fail 4 May 2018 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2017 64,545 miles

Rear Both rear tyres miss shaped/ perishing

Pass 16 May 2016 50,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 24,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,006 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 16,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wall damaged/perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,308 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front 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 PZS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black 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 PZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE58 PZS registered?

CE58 PZS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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