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CV08 AHJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,453 mi
Last recorded142,453 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,453 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2026 142,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 132,480 miles

Central exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 132,479 miles

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

Central exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 131,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,828 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint in Poor Condition and leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 127,827 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint in Poor Condition and leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 123,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,004 miles

offside rear brake holding on

Fail 14 Nov 2018 118,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake holding on

Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,384 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 585,408 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on worn/inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,314 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,314 miles

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 33,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV08 AHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV08 AHJ, 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 CV08 AHJ registered?

CV08 AHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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