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CK08 FLF

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,848 mi
Last recorded147,848 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 147,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,395 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 131,395 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 121,196 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 111,723 miles

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

both front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight movement

Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,723 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front bottom arm inner rear bushes seperating

both front discs corroded

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear exhaust heat shields loose

nearside rear number plate light dim

nearside rear tyre sidewall mark possibly run flat

Fail 14 Apr 2014 99,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front bottom arm inner rear bushes seperating

both front discs corroded

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear exhaust heat shields loose

nearside rear number plate light dim

nearside rear tyre sidewall mark possibly run flat

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 79,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,615 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,615 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 FLF is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FLF, 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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What year was CK08 FLF registered?

CK08 FLF is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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