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DE08 TWD

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,819 mi
Last recorded122,819 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 106,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO MOT STANDARD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO MOT STANDARD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO MOT STANDARD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 100,181 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,680 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 93,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 77,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,263 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inside Tread

Offside Front Has Cut in Tread

Pass 18 May 2016 57,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 37,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,609 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 9 Jun 2011 23,868 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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DE08 TWD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE08 TWD, 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 DE08 TWD registered?

DE08 TWD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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