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CK08 BBJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 118,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust bubble appearing at rear end of outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 115,293 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Pass 13 May 2019 113,003 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,677 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,899 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 97,899 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,493 miles

Lowering springs have been fitted to vehicle.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lowering springs have been fitted to vehicle.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

dpf additive tank leaking fluid

mud and snow tyres fitted to both front wheels

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,981 miles

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

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,412 miles

n/s/r Tyre has nail inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,125 miles

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

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

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

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 BBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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