MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear heat shield lose
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both number plate lights very dull
oil around engine
tracking needs adjusting
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear heat shield lose
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both number plate lights very dull
oil around engine
tracking needs adjusting
Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside number plate light dull
Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
no water in header tank
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both rears (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside number plate light dull
Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
no water in header tank
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible down to tyre and bushes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust outer cover & heat shield lose
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outers
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust mountings corroded & weak heat shields lose
under tray fitted obscuring full inspection
under tray fitted obscuring full inspection
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
under tray fitted obscuring full inspection
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
undertray fitted obscuring full inspection
undertray fitted obscuring full inspection
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion exhaust system
o/s/f tyre inner edge low
oil mist around engine sump
slight corrosion on all discs
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust box rusty
oil mist around bottom of engine
rear discs little pitted
centre exhaust rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r discs rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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AO08 HWN is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AO08 HWN, 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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AO08 HWN is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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