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EJ08 RXO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,073 mi
Last recorded137,073 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 RXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 137,073 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2020 134,592 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2020 134,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 131,430 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Pass 20 May 2015 89,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 89,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 77,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in front winscreen

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

windscreen has light scratches in zone B

Pass 4 May 2012 41,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,853 miles

o/s/f tyre cuts across tread pattern..o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EJ08 RXO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

EJ08 RXO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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