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CE58 XMS

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 XMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 120,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 120,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 117,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,270 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,249 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting brocken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,825 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,292 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,168 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 XMS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel 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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

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

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