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BL57 YKX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,452 mi
Last recorded190,452 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 190,452 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 182,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 173,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 173,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 165,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 165,244 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 155,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective head lamp loose ,but in aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear across tyre tread . tyre feathering on inner tread and middle tread has minor flat spot , may be the start of tyre separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing in the tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake lever button missing

Pass 19 Jun 2020 146,725 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but lamp secure and aim ok

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal pad showing slight wear

handbrake lever button missing

Pass 10 Jul 2019 134,665 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 134,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,594 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

nearside headlamp has a broken mounting

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

nearside headlamp has a broken mounting

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,017 miles

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)

nearside headlamp abit loose.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,017 miles

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

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)

nearside headlamp abit loose.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,123 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,123 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,862 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,509 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,509 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 24,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BL57 YKX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BL57 YKX, 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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BL57 YKX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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