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CE58 WKZ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 WKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrrosion

diesel residue engine bay area no visable leaks

oil leak not to excess

Fail 15 Feb 2023 118,156 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrrosion

diesel residue engine bay area no visable leaks

oil leak not to excess

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 111,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 100,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine fumes in cabin

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured brake light bulb starting to fade to orange (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured brake light bulb starting to fade to orange (1.2.1e)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 20 Aug 2016 90,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured brake light bulb starting to fade to orange (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured brake light bulb starting to fade to orange (1.2.1e)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,168 miles

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 WKZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE58 WKZ registered?

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

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