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CF08 GMY

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 GMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 92,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,752 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 90,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,461 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,865 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 85,859 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 82,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,058 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,336 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,105 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 GMY is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

CF08 GMY is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is CF08 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF08 GMY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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