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CK08 EKH

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,061 mi
Last recorded132,061 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,061 miles

Gearbox mounting rubber defective - not excessively

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section support bracket broken away from welded joint

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,637 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 124,637 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Realigned bulb in holder (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,730 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 116,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,838 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

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

wipers worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,724 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,639 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,069 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,088 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 EKH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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