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AK08 CRB

2008 Ford Focus C-max

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,507 mi
Last recorded158,507 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 CRB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 158,507 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 12 Dec 2023 155,080 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 155,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,340 miles

exhaust casing insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2020 141,285 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 141,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,677 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2018 130,677 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 124,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 123,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,895 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,353 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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AK08 CRB is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK08 CRB, 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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AK08 CRB is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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