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FD08 EBG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,695 mi
Last recorded101,695 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,695 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 101,695 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,930 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,728 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 79,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,102 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 59,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 48,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 34,611 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 27,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2011 16,922 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
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FD08 EBG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 EBG, 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 FD08 EBG registered?

FD08 EBG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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