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CK08 HFM

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,639 mi
Last recorded125,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 125,639 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 127,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,898 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 114,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 114,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,232 miles

7 pin trailer socket electrics have been cut off and removed but tow ball and socket are still present

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level low - topped up with customer supplied oil in boot

front brake discs are corroding on inner friction surfaces

nearside front door mirror assembly is slightly loose/wobbly

rear exhaust tail pipe hanger has corroded and broken - system is still adequately supported

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,163 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Because aim was too low

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,696 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 69,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2013 49,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,563 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HFM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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