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DS08 UKX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,090 mi
Last recorded137,090 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 UKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 137,090 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 137,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,021 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly poor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 123,097 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 123,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,165 miles

Nearside Rear accident mark,

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,252 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 113,252 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,345 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 109,345 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 88,311 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,460 miles

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,460 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,462 miles

offside front lamp bottom mounting bracket not locking

Fail 21 Jun 2013 46,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 36,803 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,281 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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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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What year was DS08 UKX registered?

DS08 UKX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DS08 UKX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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