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CF08 JPO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 JPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,523 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,927 miles

Front minor leak of gear box oil

Rear exhaust corroded

general under body corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,790 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,788 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,125 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 79,363 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 71,180 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 62,686 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 62,686 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 54,582 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 46,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,936 miles

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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CF08 JPO 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 75%.

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 CF08 JPO, 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 CF08 JPO registered?

CF08 JPO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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