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CK08 HEU

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,532 mi
Last recorded107,532 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,451 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 92,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 85,215 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,177 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,117 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 57,117 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,086 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on the shoulders

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2018 46,086 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on the shoulders

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,403 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damaged side wall

Fail 1 Mar 2017 37,403 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has damaged side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with perished sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,619 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 20,612 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,103 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 HEU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

CK08 HEU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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