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CE58 YJB

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,935 mi
Last recorded135,935 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,935 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 135,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush, bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush, bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2023 132,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,806 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 126,806 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,388 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,679 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,679 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,107 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,462 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 YJB is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

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

Is CE58 YJB safe to buy?

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