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CK08 FMO

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 140,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 125,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 125,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 99,502 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 205/55/R16 Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,833 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,190 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,190 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,665 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 19 Aug 2016 46,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault stays on (5.4.2)

Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,747 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 40,747 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,634 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside front tyre worn very low

Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn very low

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside front tyre worn very low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,097 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre wearing low 205/55R16

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,424 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 FMO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

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

Is CK08 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 FMO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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