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BF08 XWG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,618 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 104,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 104,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 94,283 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 May 2016 82,731 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 82,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 72,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,977 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 60,977 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 51,733 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,581 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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BF08 XWG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF08 XWG, 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 BF08 XWG registered?

BF08 XWG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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