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FE58 YLW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,177 mi
Last recorded179,177 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 179,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 179,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 174,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 164,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 164,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 155,767 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 155,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,811 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 129,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap of temporary design

Fail 13 Aug 2018 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure and rattling

fuel cap of temporary design

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,983 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and damaged

Rear exhaust mounting bracket detached

fuel cap of temporary design

Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,542 miles

Front Lower both arms inner rear bushes deteriorating

Front tyres worn off on edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre punctured by thorn in outer side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary design (7.2.4b)

Front Lower both arms inner rear bushes deteriorating

Front tyres worn off on edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre punctured by thorn in outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,217 miles

engine undertray damaged

nearside front tyre worn off on outer edge of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low

front undertray damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,704 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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FE58 YLW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE58 YLW, 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 FE58 YLW registered?

FE58 YLW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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