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AA08 XAP

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,963 mi
Last recorded119,963 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 119,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,864 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Jun 2017 103,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,731 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber insecure

ns front brake disc poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,731 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber insecure

ns front brake disc poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 84,765 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 84,765 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 78,482 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs poor condition

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s/r/tyreworn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2013 73,723 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs poor condition

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s/r/tyreworn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,913 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,913 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,376 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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AA08 XAP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 XAP, 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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What year was AA08 XAP registered?

AA08 XAP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2008.

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