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CE58 YUH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,210 mi
Last recorded127,210 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 127,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe - support bracket/mount - snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower arm - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides - chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket at flexi pipe area snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mount bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 115,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top spring mount/chassis/axle area corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket at flexi pipe area snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mount bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,463 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most tailpipe bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear high level brake light @90% working

Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,190 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 103,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 98,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi downpipe and rear tailpipe support bracket corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to near legal limit on inner edge and perished inside tread areas - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn outer edge - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi downpipe and rear tailpipe support bracket corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to near legal limit on inner edge and perished inside tread areas - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner/outer edges very near to legal limit - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,704 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,700 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,777 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 YUH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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