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AC08 XXU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,589 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,635 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,613 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 86,401 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,033 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,033 miles

Fuel pipe leaking number 4 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside brake seems to be at fault (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,578 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,639 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2012 23,413 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,611 miles

front undershield fitted

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 XXU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

AC08 XXU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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