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CF08 KAJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,578 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 66,578 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,512 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 24,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 24,855 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,345 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front & n/s rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,724 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,983 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 7,840 miles

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

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 KAJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

CF08 KAJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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