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CK08 EJG

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,905 mi
Last recorded157,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 157,905 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 13 Jan 2017 146,589 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 146,589 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 128,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limits advs urgent change (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge also tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure damaged headlight (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limits advs urgent change (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge also tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EJG is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EJG, 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 EJG is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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