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DY08 VBD

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,081 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,772 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,769 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,645 miles

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

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded/rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside on outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded/rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,862 miles

Central Front slight leak on sump plug

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded/rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2022 73,859 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front slight leak on sump plug

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded/rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2022 72,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension has corrosion

sump plug has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face of discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush worn (front bush in front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 56,793 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,107 miles

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mountings corroded but still securing exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 46,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,168 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,220 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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DY08 VBD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 DY08 VBD, 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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DY08 VBD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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