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FV57 YJU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 87,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 84,848 miles

BOTH SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 84,848 miles

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

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

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

BOTH SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,368 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heavily worn (replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Flexy leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heavily worn (replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 71,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 May 2017 64,810 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 59,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,706 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 45,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,689 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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FV57 YJU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV57 YJU, 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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FV57 YJU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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