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CE58 ZHP

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,106 mi
Last recorded175,106 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ZHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 175,106 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 174,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,132 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2022 168,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,975 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 156,883 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 146,745 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 97,381 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as and ns rear front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,826 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZHP is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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