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EY08 MTJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,497 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 117,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 109,886 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,351 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,969 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,596 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,612 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2013 43,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,143 miles

wearing inside edges of front tyres.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,544 miles

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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EY08 MTJ 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 68.2%.

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 EY08 MTJ, 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 EY08 MTJ registered?

EY08 MTJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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