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AK08 TBC

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,950 mi
Last recorded144,950 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 TBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 144,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 142,823 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet lock faulty

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 139,331 miles

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

e4xhaust shield not fully surcure

Fail 7 Mar 2022 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

e4xhaust shield not fully surcure

Pass 17 Mar 2021 131,651 miles

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,414 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside hand brake reading slightly down

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside hand brake reading slightly down

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,999 miles

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)

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,569 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,569 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,817 miles

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats folded down

Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats folded down

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,237 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AK08 TBC 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 AK08 TBC, 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 TBC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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