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DL08 MWO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,630 mi
Last recorded81,630 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,630 miles

front pads wearing low-n.s.f headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2021 81,440 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 79,751 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,821 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 56,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 41,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,065 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 20,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 17,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,613 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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DL08 MWO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL08 MWO, 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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DL08 MWO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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