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BT57 WXE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 WXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,000 miles

exhaust flexible pipe weak

Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,818 miles

exhaust flexible pipe weak

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,621 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 63,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,103 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,842 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,210 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 48,210 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,581 miles

Rear brake pads low 3/4000 miles max

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,769 miles

front wiper blades noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,670 miles

front wiper blades worn

rear wiper blade very noisey

Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades worn

rear wiper blade very noisey

Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,136 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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BT57 WXE 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 83.3%.

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 BT57 WXE, 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 BT57 WXE registered?

BT57 WXE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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The MOT history for BT57 WXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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