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FM08 VRD

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,733 mi
Last recorded109,733 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,733 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2020 109,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,412 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,012 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 47,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 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 2 Jul 2015 31,387 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front lower arm rear bush cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,259 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,353 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,803 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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FM08 VRD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FM08 VRD, 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 FM08 VRD registered?

FM08 VRD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 VRD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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