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CK08 EKR

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,990 mi
Last recorded106,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 106,990 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & Front flexi detereated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 101,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & Front flexi detereated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,399 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe detereated

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,003 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,879 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from power steering reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,988 miles

N/S/Rear tyres cracking up on sidewalls

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

O/S/Rear tyre cracking up on sidewalls

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/Rear tyres cracking up on sidewalls

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

O/S/Rear tyre cracking up on sidewalls

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,085 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 EKR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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