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CG08 PET

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG08 PET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 101,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,732 miles

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,272 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 39,699 miles

small crack in screen

Pass 25 May 2013 29,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2012 24,554 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,219 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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CG08 PET is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CG08 PET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CG08 PET registered?

CG08 PET is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is CG08 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for CG08 PET shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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