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CK08 KLV

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,447 mi
Last recorded111,447 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,447 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Len broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer inner outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 109,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CUT TO OUTSIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bead excessively covered in sealer on side wall

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive around lower arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2020 101,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bead excessively covered in sealer on side wall

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive around lower arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 58,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

mid section exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,309 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,294 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/r brake pads starting to get low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,721 miles

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

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

traction control warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,858 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to 'step' on inner edge

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 KLV is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KLV, 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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What year was CK08 KLV registered?

CK08 KLV is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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