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CK08 HKO

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,973 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s o/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2018 128,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s o/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,655 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorating , heat shield loose.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 122,654 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin /unevenly (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin / unevenly. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorating , heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,754 miles

Front Inner rear arm bushes movement

Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,966 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,054 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,115 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,725 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,119 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,112 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HKO is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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