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CK08 FTN

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 73,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,715 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2024 64,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 59,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 52,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 48,679 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 48,679 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 46,450 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 33,286 miles

Front wish bone (rear) bushes slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,465 miles

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,305 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 FTN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

CK08 FTN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is CK08 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 FTN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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