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CE58 VAU

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 108,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust casing corroded and heatshield partially secured

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not weakened

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 May 2021 83,548 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not weakened

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 78,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,851 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,104 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,179 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 46,179 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,757 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 VAU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

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

Is CE58 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 VAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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