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CE58 VZV

2008 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,756 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,302 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides in inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,302 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides in inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 66,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,884 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 65,884 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,976 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,467 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,208 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 VZV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

CE58 VZV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is CE58 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 VZV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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