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CK08 CGX

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,271 mi
Last recorded116,271 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 116,271 miles

Nearside Rear position light bulb slightly flickering.

Fail 30 May 2025 116,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position light bulb slightly flickering.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,937 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken but still being held securely

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 103,240 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 103,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 93,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 80,037 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 80,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 73,053 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 73,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,317 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,354 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,954 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,880 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 CGX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CGX, 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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What year was CK08 CGX registered?

CK08 CGX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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