2008 Ford Zetec 1.6L Petrol · CE08 AVV
2008 Ford Zetec (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 53,560 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ZETEC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 53,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Zetec (CE08 AVV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CE08 AVV Mileage History
- 18/07/202347,283 mi
- 31/07/202347,283 mi
- 11/07/202450,128 mi+2,845 mi
- 11/07/202552,268 mi+2,140 mi
- 29/07/202653,560 mi+1,292 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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