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CE58 YCX

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,210 mi
Last recorded57,210 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 57,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 57,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,276 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to pass test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,825 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 31,203 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 31,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 28,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexy slight deteriorated

n/s rear tyre inner side wall split no p/y/cords exposed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,822 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,923 miles

n/s front tyre slight perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,685 miles

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,230 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 11,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 11,653 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 YCX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

CE58 YCX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is CE58 YCX safe to buy?

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