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BN08 YMA

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,195 miles

heavy cracks o/s/r tyre/just legal

n/s/f tyre 3mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,051 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 134,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,691 miles

Nearside Front headlight loose

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear tyre runout, uneven wear

both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,214 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight runout

all brake discs very poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

wear to front wishbone bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2016 116,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight runout

all brake discs very poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,125 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 40,549 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BN08 YMA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BN08 YMA, 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 BN08 YMA registered?

BN08 YMA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2008.

Is BN08 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YMA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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