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CK08 HGN

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,639 mi
Last recorded125,639 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,639 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,801 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose but will not become detached

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 123,801 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose but will not become detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,928 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace bulb 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,273 miles

Oil leak ()

eml

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,167 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,480 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,480 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,004 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 63,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,410 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,064 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 HGN is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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