MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside generally corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside generally corroded
Nearside Rear handbrake slightly poor
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Cuts on both front outer tyre walls
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield worn and part dropped
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached linkage pin (broken) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cuts on both front outer tyre walls
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield worn and part dropped
Nearside Rear accident mark,
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front lamp bottom mounting bracket not locking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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DS08 UKX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 DS08 UKX, 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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DS08 UKX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2008.
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