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CK08 KVJ

2008 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,914 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 101,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre fitted with inside marking on outside

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge completely bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,439 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 82,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slightly discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 74,169 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface deterated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slightly discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,949 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front especially n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 45,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,573 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,429 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 KVJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

CK08 KVJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CK08 KVJ safe to buy?

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