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AK58 BKA

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,295 mi
Last recorded198,295 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 BKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 198,295 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear both sides trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2020 198,289 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 162,290 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 162,290 miles

Position lamp not working front both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 150,610 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,771 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,787 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,450 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 115,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,805 miles

exhaust middle rusty

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside sill damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust middle rusty

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside sill damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust box starting to break up

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,594 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust box starting to break up

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,735 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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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AK58 BKA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK58 BKA, 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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AK58 BKA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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