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EF08 XWT

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,309 mi
Last recorded117,309 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emission limits only just met, system may require adjustment/repair

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 117,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emission limits only just met, system may require adjustment/repair

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 22 Oct 2016 113,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,689 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inn edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre woen on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 85,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,707 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are VERY close to the legal limit

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are VERY close to the legal limit

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,545 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,545 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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EF08 XWT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EF08 XWT, 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 EF08 XWT registered?

EF08 XWT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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