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CK08 AOU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,877 mi
Last recorded108,877 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 AOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 108,871 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,771 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,135 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Front tyres wearing on inside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 59,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,876 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on edges

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

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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CK08 AOU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CK08 AOU, 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 CK08 AOU registered?

CK08 AOU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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