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CK08 HFO

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,081 mi
Last recorded162,081 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 162,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 149,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , inner sidewall splitting (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , cracking (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , inner sidewall splitting (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , cracking (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 20 May 2023 138,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,954 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2021 122,259 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 122,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 108,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,975 miles

Exhaust heat shield damage & detached and hanging down

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn low 3mm

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame & suspension components have surface rust

Fail 3 Nov 2017 96,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield damage & detached and hanging down

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn low 3mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,293 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking down front of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,735 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres bald on raised edges

nearside and offside rear tyres mis-shaped inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,061 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges,nail in tyre and damage to outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn low unable to see inner pad linings

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,002 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 HFO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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