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CE58 XMJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 XMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,071 miles

gearbox rear mount slightly worn

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,441 miles

Engine mount rubber deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected

Fail 12 Feb 2025 120,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected

Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 117,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,532 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,032 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 99,032 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,534 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,504 miles

rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,252 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn wheels not removed

rear brake pads worn wheels not removed

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,252 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,252 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,106 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front disc pads 1/2 worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level slightly low

front disc pads 1/2 worn

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 XMJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

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

Is CE58 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 XMJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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