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BG08 UTC

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 99,766 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 93,054 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 86,878 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 75,054 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 63,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,970 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 46,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,524 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 19,695 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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BG08 UTC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG08 UTC, 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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BG08 UTC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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