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CE58 YJG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,722 mi
Last recorded149,722 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 149,722 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 148,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Pipes Coated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 147,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,822 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 144,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 141,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded within 12" of mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted to vehicle. Little visual.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting burst and incomplete. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting worn and split.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,878 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,878 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust heatsheild loose

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,885 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,295 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 YJG 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 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

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

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