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CK08 BNL

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,463 mi
Last recorded144,463 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,463 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,837 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Also showing slightly white. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking To fuel rail area. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Also showing slightly white. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,305 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,594 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,594 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,270 miles

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

cut offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,591 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 BNL is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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