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CE08 CKG

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,681 mi
Last recorded39,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 38,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,831 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 34,831 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 34,831 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,908 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 30,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,340 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,421 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,383 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 19,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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CE08 CKG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE08 CKG, 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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What year was CE08 CKG registered?

CE08 CKG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 CKG safe to buy?

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