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DV08 UXU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,960 miles

rear number plate cracked

surface corrosion underneath

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stiff to open with key (needs attention)

damage to boot lid (but still opens and secures)

damage to offside rear bumper

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated (needs attention)

nearside rear tyre inner tread slight wear

offside front tyre inner tread slight wear

Fail 9 Oct 2025 102,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (205/50x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear brackets broken (NEEDS ATTENTION) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stiff to open with key (needs attention)

damage to boot lid (but still opens and secures)

damage to offside rear bumper

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated (needs attention)

nearside rear tyre inner tread slight wear

offside front tyre inner tread slight wear

rear number plate cracked

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,352 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stiff to open

boot lid damaged

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

handbrake effort low

rear number plate cracked

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Oct 2024 91,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tread (205/50x17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stiff to open

boot lid damaged

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

handbrake effort low

rear number plate cracked

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,499 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe weak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (Recommended attention)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2023 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexy pipe weak

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (Recommended attention)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,240 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 68,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 64,622 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights slight movement

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2019 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlights slight movement

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,118 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,051 miles

O/S/F tyre 3mm + worn on inner edge + cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,120 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,023 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre .

Cuts / digs in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,899 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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DV08 UXU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DV08 UXU, 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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DV08 UXU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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