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CK08 EHZ

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,485 mi
Last recorded89,485 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,485 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 89,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also ball joint dust covers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,795 miles

both front coil springs rusty

both number plates starting to deteriorate

some play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,172 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 76,172 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,430 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 67,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 38,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,633 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 EHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 EHZ registered?

CK08 EHZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is CK08 EHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 EHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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