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CV08 AXZ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,909 mi
Last recorded137,909 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 137,909 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 137,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,449 miles

both number plate light lenses dirty and faded

both rear lower suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 131,449 miles

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

both number plate light lenses dirty and faded

both rear lower suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

gearbox mount worn

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 124,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,021 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,021 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil/grease all on o/s steering rack arm

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,041 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 inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,957 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 89,957 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,951 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease surrounding area (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,733 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,792 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 12,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 AXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

CV08 AXZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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