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CK08 FMU

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 108,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody has general corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2026 108,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody has general corrosion

Pass 20 May 2025 98,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slightly bent and front bush on arm slightly seperated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 81,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 78,258 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm damaged and out of shape affecting drive line of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension lower arms (under coil springs) corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 78,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone balljoint grease cover split and perished due to damage from protective cover that has been damage and is out of shape and has penetrated balljoint grease cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm damaged and out of shape affecting drive line of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension lower arms (under coil springs) corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 71,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wearing, scored and lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ISOFIX

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 67,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ISOFIX

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,147 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,641 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 56,641 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,910 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 52,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,322 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 49,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,139 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,809 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 FMU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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