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BP08 BWZ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,741 mi
Last recorded118,741 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s inner transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s & slight play in bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,411 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,909 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

exhaust flexi pipe worn

general underbody corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

exhaust flexi pipe worn

general underbody corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2020 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2019 94,997 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

nail in nsr tyre

nsf lower arm back bush slightly perished

nsf shock slight mist of oil

nsf tyre on 2mm

nsr tyre cracking

osf lower arm back bush slightly perished

osf tyre on 2mm

osr tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,472 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust hangers fractured

Rear Exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,825 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,164 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BP08 BWZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP08 BWZ, 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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BP08 BWZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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