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BG58 SYY

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,760 mi
Last recorded103,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,760 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 101,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,342 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,061 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted a bit twisted and not in strut mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim or dirty inside? (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp a bit loose

wheel nut covers missing and one cover damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,061 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe mounting corroded off and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted a bit twisted and not in strut mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim or dirty inside? (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp a bit loose

wheel nut covers missing and one cover damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,338 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 68,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,368 miles

2x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,142 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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BG58 SYY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BG58 SYY, 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 BG58 SYY registered?

BG58 SYY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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