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FORD FOCUS2008 · 1.8L Petrol

CE08 ABZ

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2008 FORD FOCUS? It's a Petrol with a 1798cc engine showing 96,455 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 21/06/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1798cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 96,455 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This sequence suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately to meet standards without indicating a deeper mechanical or structural failure. The history shows no recurring faults or escalating trends in component degradation across the recorded period. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,359 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 10,235 miles, maintaining a consistent but light usage rate of roughly 3,400 miles annually. This low-intensity use typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to average mileage, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown which are not fully captured by mileage alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly given the vehicle's age. While the MOT record is clean, Focus models of this era are prone to corrosion in the rear sills and subframe areas. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perish cracking, as these parts dry out over time regardless of the low miles driven. Additionally, check the brake discs for surface pitting or seizing, as low mileage often suggests the brakes have not been used frequently enough to clear away surface oxidation.

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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 with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 96,455 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This sequence suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately to meet standards without indicating a deeper mechanical or structural failure. The history shows no recurring faults or escalating trends in component degradation across the recorded period. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,359 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 10,235 miles, maintaining a consistent but light usage rate of roughly 3,400 miles annually. This low-intensity use typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to average mileage, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown which are not fully captured by mileage alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly given the vehicle's age. While the MOT record is clean, Focus models of this era are prone to corrosion in the rear sills and subframe areas. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perish cracking, as these parts dry out over time regardless of the low miles driven. Additionally, check the brake discs for surface pitting or seizing, as low mileage often suggests the brakes have not been used frequently enough to clear away surface oxidation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Focus (CE08 ABZ) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2022 and June 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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