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CK08 FXC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,981 mi
Last recorded149,981 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 149,981 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension componets

Fail 23 Aug 2024 149,980 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension componets

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,243 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

injector leaking carbon

Fail 28 Jul 2023 148,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

injector leaking carbon

Pass 21 Jul 2022 145,761 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

injector has carbon leak

Fail 21 Jul 2022 145,761 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

injector has carbon leak

Pass 12 Jul 2021 143,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted,exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2020 141,641 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2020 141,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2019 140,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 114,333 miles

anti skid traction control light on

Fail 17 May 2017 114,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,865 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre close to legal limmit + worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,130 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FXC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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