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EK08 OWM

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,221 mi
Last recorded120,221 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,221 miles

Front exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worm/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 120,221 miles

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

Front exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worm/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured And nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,235 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Middle and rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 118,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Middle and rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,410 miles

Rear exhaust back corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 115,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front heat shield loose

Rear exhaust back corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,864 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 113,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,478 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,363 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,885 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,053 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,038 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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EK08 OWM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK08 OWM, 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 EK08 OWM registered?

EK08 OWM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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