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CE58 VCG

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,271 mi
Last recorded139,271 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 130,867 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 127,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,270 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,762 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost Exhaust Hanger corroded/broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 114,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost Exhaust Hanger corroded/broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 112,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 112,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2017 99,100 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly wearing from inner faces

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2017 99,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Front brake discs slightly wearing from inner faces

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 56,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,640 miles

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)

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 VCG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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