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AC08 HRL

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,695 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wrong size (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,811 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (badly perished) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,944 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 57,791 miles

Rear child seat fitted restricting full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,259 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,359 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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AC08 HRL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AC08 HRL, 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 AC08 HRL registered?

AC08 HRL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 HRL safe to buy?

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