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CF08 EHW

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body sills and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,627 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and nearside front + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,548 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and nearside front + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,645 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside damaged

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 74,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,396 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front's (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,373 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 10,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,517 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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CF08 EHW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF08 EHW, 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 CF08 EHW registered?

CF08 EHW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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