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CB03 LDB

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 LDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,827 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 79,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bonnet. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Bonnet. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,859 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,383 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK SLIGHT SEEP

Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 76,382 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 72,242 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 72,242 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2019 72,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,078 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,421 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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)

rear exhaust hanger rusted off

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,672 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,374 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CB03 LDB is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CB03 LDB, 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 CB03 LDB registered?

CB03 LDB is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2008.

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