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CK08 CDE

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,311 mi
Last recorded113,311 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 CDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,311 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion N/S and O/S OUTER sills

Fail 17 Apr 2024 113,286 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure wing due to corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advanced corrosion N/S and O/S OUTER sills

Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,345 miles

N/S/F wing has advanced corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2023 112,345 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F wing has advanced corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,082 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,978 miles

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,078 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,117 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished but ok at time of test

Offside rear tyre perrished but ok at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre perrished but ok at time of test

Offside rear tyre perrished but ok at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,702 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 CDE is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CDE, 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 CDE is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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