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BV08 HNE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,800 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also split outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers weak

front and rear number plates deterioated

n\s rear tyre worn and out of shape [on limit]

o\s front top suspension mount bearing worn

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,685 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 59,643 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,035 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 56,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 30 May 2019 49,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,108 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,078 miles

front pads ap 80% worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 17,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,459 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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BV08 HNE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV08 HNE, 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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BV08 HNE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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