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AO08 NBJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 81,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,635 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 75,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,776 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 72,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,703 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2016 53,433 miles

traction light on

Pass 29 May 2015 46,120 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 39,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 39,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,804 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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AO08 NBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO08 NBJ, 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 AO08 NBJ registered?

AO08 NBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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