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CC08 MFC

2008 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC08 MFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,235 miles

Front brake discs scored/corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 163,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs scored/corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 152,566 miles

Front brake discs scored/corroded on inner faces.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 152,566 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs scored/corroded on inner faces.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing not correctly placed (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,693 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2015 124,690 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,983 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,312 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,754 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 73,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CC08 MFC is a 2008 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CC08 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CC08 MFC is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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