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CK08 HKU

2008 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,321 mi
Last recorded136,321 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 136,321 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 136,321 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 109,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 109,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,013 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 82,013 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Very heavy inner edge wear both front tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,600 miles

Battery/charge warning light is on

Feathering and slight cracking and perishing to the O/S/R tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery/charge warning light is on

Feathering and slight cracking and perishing to the O/S/R tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,609 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,869 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HKU is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 HKU registered?

CK08 HKU is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CK08 HKU safe to buy?

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