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CX08 FTC

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,297 mi
Last recorded101,297 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,297 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 89,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear seat missing during test unable to seat belt test o/s/r seat

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak leaking onto n/s steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 77,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat missing during test unable to seat belt test o/s/r seat

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak leaking onto n/s steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,663 miles

Both off/side rear and central rear seats missing on test

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

Nearside steering rack 'wet' with oil

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 64,663 miles

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

Both off/side rear and central rear seats missing on test

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

Nearside steering rack 'wet' with oil

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,550 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear - centre and o/s seats missing ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,512 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 40,512 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 25,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,575 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

surface corrosion rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,024 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 22 May 2012 11,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,536 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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CX08 FTC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 CX08 FTC, 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 CX08 FTC registered?

CX08 FTC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is CX08 FTC safe to buy?

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