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FV57 TXW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,582 mi
Last recorded136,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 TXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 136,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 136,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,834 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 107,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 107,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Apr 2014 105,061 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,776 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)

front wipers smear

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,776 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers smear

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,340 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)

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

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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FV57 TXW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV57 TXW, 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 FV57 TXW registered?

FV57 TXW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is FV57 TXW safe to buy?

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