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CK08 FXZ

2008 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,687 mi
Last recorded162,687 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 162,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 149,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 135,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,211 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,585 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 110,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,093 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2020 89,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,392 miles

small crack n/s of windscreen not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 67,392 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

small crack n/s of windscreen not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2017 65,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 65,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,424 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 59,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,364 miles

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

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 FXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 FXZ registered?

CK08 FXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CK08 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 FXZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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