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BK08 PWU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 PWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,478 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount has a lot of movement front near side and off side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi leaking and seems loose

Pass 9 Sep 2024 67,445 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 67,445 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,388 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boost pipe split

Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,924 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,309 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,309 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,024 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge cords not showing

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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BK08 PWU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK08 PWU, 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 BK08 PWU registered?

BK08 PWU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 PWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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