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FM57 BJY

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,548 miles

Rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 109,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,635 miles

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,554 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 90,553 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriating

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded and worn

smeare from wipers

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,484 miles

engine oil below minimum

o/s/r tyre tread perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,227 miles

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

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

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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FM57 BJY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM57 BJY, 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 FM57 BJY registered?

FM57 BJY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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