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AB08 KVC

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,760 mi
Last recorded119,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,760 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 119,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust heatshields insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,130 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 113,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 104,792 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 104,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,459 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip broken (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding Unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,995 miles

under tray obscuring view

Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,635 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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AB08 KVC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 KVC, 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 AB08 KVC registered?

AB08 KVC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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