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BG08 XDS

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,209 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen has scratches (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 142,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen has scratches (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,096 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,458 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear tyre perished to excess

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2018 101,458 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear tyre perished to excess

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,229 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 81,755 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 Jun 2014 71,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,770 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,313 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XDS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG08 XDS, 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 XDS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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