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FORD FOCUS2008 · 1.6L Petrol

CE08 ABV

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Free vehicle summary for CE08 ABV: 2008 FORD FOCUS (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 121,060. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/02/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 15 February 2025 at 121,060 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure exactly one day prior at the same mileage. This sequence suggests a minor technical technicality or a specific component failure that was rectified immediately before the re-test, rather than a systemic mechanical decline or structural instability. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. Between January 2022 and February 2025, the car covered 15,806 miles, indicating regular but relatively light usage. The gap between the December 2023 and February 2025 tests shows a lower rate of accumulation over those 14 months, which aligns with the overall average. This mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme motorway stress which often preserves rubber components and drivetrain parts compared to high-mileage examples. Given the clean nature of the MOT history without recurring mechanical faults or advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common Focus failure points that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Prioritize an inspection of the rear subframe for structural corrosion, as this generation is prone to rust regardless of mileage. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-mileage cars can suffer from rubber perish. While the record shows no recent brake issues, checking for uneven pad wear or thinness on the discs remains necessary to ensure the owner has maintained the braking system between annual tests.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 15 February 2025 at 121,060 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure exactly one day prior at the same mileage. This sequence suggests a minor technical technicality or a specific component failure that was rectified immediately before the re-test, rather than a systemic mechanical decline or structural instability. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. Between January 2022 and February 2025, the car covered 15,806 miles, indicating regular but relatively light usage. The gap between the December 2023 and February 2025 tests shows a lower rate of accumulation over those 14 months, which aligns with the overall average. This mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme motorway stress which often preserves rubber components and drivetrain parts compared to high-mileage examples. Given the clean nature of the MOT history without recurring mechanical faults or advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common Focus failure points that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Prioritize an inspection of the rear subframe for structural corrosion, as this generation is prone to rust regardless of mileage. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-mileage cars can suffer from rubber perish. While the record shows no recent brake issues, checking for uneven pad wear or thinness on the discs remains necessary to ensure the owner has maintained the braking system between annual tests.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2008 Ford Focus (CE08 ABV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2022 to February 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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