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CE58 VBN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 117,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,803 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,290 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 52,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,641 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 VBN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

CE58 VBN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is CE58 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 VBN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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