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2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,510 mi
Last recorded41,510 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration624 VAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 38,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt extension fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 38,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt extension fitted

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 34,676 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 34,676 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 33,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,962 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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624 VAL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 624 VAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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624 VAL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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