MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system is corroded
Nearside front tyre in poor condition.
oil leaks
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system is corroded
Nearside front tyre in poor condition.
front suspension bushes worn
oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
dual mass flywheel noisey
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
dual mass flywheel noisey
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc shows signs of getting hot (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges (close to legal limit)
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside handbrake arm not fully returning
sill covers
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside handbrake arm not fully returning
sill covers
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
lower covers
nail in offside front tyre
oil leaks
sill covers
engine and lower covers fitted
rear tyres starting to wear
slight oil leak
Lower engine covers fitted
Rear number plate slightly deterioated
Slight oil leak
Lower engine covers fitted
Rear number plate slightly deterioated
Slight oil leak
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 HGM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EJ08 HGM, 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 EJ08 HGM registered?
EJ08 HGM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.
Is EJ08 HGM safe to buy?
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