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CK08 APV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,599 mi
Last recorded131,599 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 APV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 131,599 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,403 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,349 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 110,349 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,293 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,198 miles

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,354 miles

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

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

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

recommend tracking check due to adverse tyre wear

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,574 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded on inner surface

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,070 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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CK08 APV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver 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 APV, 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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CK08 APV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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