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BV58 PHJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,685 mi
Last recorded82,685 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 82,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 77,111 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 77,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,735 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2024 75,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,732 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Feb 2022 73,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,844 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,022 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,200 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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BV58 PHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV58 PHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV58 PHJ registered?

BV58 PHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is BV58 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 PHJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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