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CK08 EJC

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,853 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,306 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,592 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,548 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 70,548 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,507 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))

sill trims fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,445 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,445 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,434 miles

Coolant leak thermostate housing ()

exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 58,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak thermostate housing ()

exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,749 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,513 miles

Nearside Oil leak Gearbox ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,513 miles

Nearside Oil leak Gearbox ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,285 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,365 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,365 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,859 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 EJC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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