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DE08 YJK

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 96,341 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 83,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 71,271 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 66,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,010 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,957 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

screen cracked offside

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,712 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,583 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,139 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 YJK 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 88.2%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

DE08 YJK is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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