2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CE58 OBK
2008 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 117,449 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE58 OBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 117,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE58 OBK 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 Focus (CE58 OBK) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
CE58 OBK Mileage History
- 13/07/202292,883 mi
- 29/06/202399,918 mi+7,035 mi
- 03/07/202399,918 mi
- 12/07/2024117,448 mi+17,530 mi
- 13/07/2024117,449 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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