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CK08 KUJ

2008 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,559 mi
Last recorded113,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,559 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 113,557 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror repeter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 107,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,349 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))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also minor cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 86,572 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,378 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,378 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,216 miles

Advise front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge,pads good

Advise wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,216 miles

Advise front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge,pads good

Advise wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,543 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,644 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 KUJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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