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BJ08 JFU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,123 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,976 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes to Arms slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 70,461 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s rear starting to perish and split (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s rear starting to perish and split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 33,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,408 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,562 miles

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

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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BJ08 JFU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red 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 BJ08 JFU, 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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BJ08 JFU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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