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EJ08 HGM

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 HGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,801 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside front tyre in poor condition.

oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2018 102,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,868 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 93,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,168 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,168 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,656 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 45,439 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

sill covers

Fail 24 Mar 2014 41,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,853 miles

engine and lower covers fitted

rear tyres starting to wear

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,692 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 22,692 miles

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.

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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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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EJ08 HGM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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