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CE58 YDS

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 55,008 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,972 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside and offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear vehicle structure corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2023 54,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside and offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,634 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Significantly corroded, borderline. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc protective steel weather shields corroded.

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

Rear Vehicle structure has general corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2022 53,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Significantly corroded, borderline. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc protective steel weather shields corroded.

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

Rear Vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,769 miles

under body has been painted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 51,757 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body has been painted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,247 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroded and front and rear arms

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,531 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x2 ns osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x2 ns osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,480 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear BOTH worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust mount broke

tape on dash clocks

Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust mount broke

tape on dash clocks

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,570 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

tape on dashboard

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,956 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

tape on dashboard

Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,956 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

tape on dashboard

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,040 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads wearing low

tape covering dash

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,004 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

osf coil spring corroded

tape on dash board

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,713 miles

tape on clocks

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,562 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 26,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 YDS is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YDS, 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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CE58 YDS is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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