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CE58 VLG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,724 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 77,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,757 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 63,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired locating pin not in (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR tyre perished between tread.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 63,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR tyre perished between tread.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,734 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a slight flat spot

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,781 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VLG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

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

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