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CK08 KUC

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 143,734 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around a/c pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion in places on underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

multiple rubber bushes cracking/perished on front and rear of vehicle, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 14 May 2025 143,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around a/c pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion in places on underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

multiple rubber bushes cracking/perished on front and rear of vehicle, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 May 2024 140,747 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2024 140,747 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2023 137,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both sides, inner sills

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components have some corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2022 134,041 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator mounting corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joining union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear axles of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2022 134,041 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator mounting corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joining union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear axles of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,654 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 123,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,491 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 118,491 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2018 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on hand brake (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2017 94,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play and leeking (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,810 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,861 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 47,223 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,190 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 31 Mar 2011 27,290 miles

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

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 KUC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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