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AE58 CKU

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,157 mi
Last recorded141,157 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 edges worn - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 edges worn - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 141,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 edges worn - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 edges worn - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,144 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 134,144 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,327 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip outside zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on dash ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 129,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip outside zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on dash ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,456 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 113,679 miles

front brake discs rusty

small surface split in the inner and outer edges in both rear tyres

Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

small surface split in the inner and outer edges in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,379 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,710 miles

fluid leak by fuel tank pipes

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 105,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid leak by fuel tank pipes

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush needs attention (2.4.G.2)

suspect fuel leak from the filler neck

Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush needs attention (2.4.G.2)

suspect fuel leak from the filler neck

Fail 8 May 2015 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 32,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AE58 CKU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE58 CKU, 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.

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AE58 CKU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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