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CK08 AXZ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 144,906 miles

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 12 Feb 2026 144,904 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear faded (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light faded (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,475 miles

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust box outer skin rusted

reversing light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust box outer skin rusted

reversing light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,664 miles

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust box outer skin rusting away

no reversing lamp

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,719 miles

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin rusting

Fail 23 Jan 2023 105,716 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,708 miles

exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 11 Feb 2021 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,306 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,639 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,451 miles

engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres 3mm.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,953 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 45,950 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 41,347 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)

Fail 1 May 2013 41,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CK08 AXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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