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EO08 KJX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,869 mi
Last recorded133,869 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 KJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 133,867 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,167 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,356 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear main arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,356 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear main arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,334 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner drive shaft boot leaking grease past securing clip

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,875 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 112,192 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 112,192 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,932 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 103,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside 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 21 Dec 2016 95,957 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot small split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,694 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 75,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,706 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 48,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,665 miles

Unable to fulley chech middle rear seat belt due to baby seat.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 22,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Unable to fulley chech middle rear seat belt due to baby seat.

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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EO08 KJX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO08 KJX, 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 EO08 KJX registered?

EO08 KJX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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