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BP57 TFZ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 TFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 115,124 miles

Both front and rear plates perished

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Slight sweat from steering rack boot

Fail 8 Aug 2018 115,121 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Both front and rear plates perished

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Slight sweat from steering rack boot

Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Only 2 front belts checked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 85,318 miles

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 1 May 2014 77,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,732 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,062 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 44,621 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,778 miles

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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BP57 TFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP57 TFZ, 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 BP57 TFZ registered?

BP57 TFZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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