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CK08 FLH

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,630 mi
Last recorded136,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear bush (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,306 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension and inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,822 miles

Nearside mirror / side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,010 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,607 miles

Central exhaust mount broken off

Fail 7 Sep 2018 121,543 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken off

Pass 14 Sep 2017 117,721 miles

Rear inner sills & chassis legs slightly corroded

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 117,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear inner sills & chassis legs slightly corroded

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,668 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to raised tread and heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 106,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to raised tread and heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,431 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 85,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 56,317 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 FLH is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey 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 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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