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FY08 WYM

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,940 miles

Exhaust System Poor Condition

Exhaust heat Shield Loose

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

Front Suspension Corroded

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Sill Has Corrosion Unable To Inspect Due To Cover

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 95,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Poor Condition

Exhaust heat Shield Loose

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

Front Suspension Corroded

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Sill Has Corrosion Unable To Inspect Due To Cover

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 92,081 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coil springs corroded

coolant stain front of engine

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system corroded

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with cracking and perishing in tread and sidewalls

front wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

general underbody corrosion

handbrake efficiency poor

indicator bulbs becoming pale

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly with perishing in tread and sidewalls

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,846 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,888 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,215 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,660 miles

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

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,878 miles

ESP light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,871 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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FY08 WYM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY08 WYM, 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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FY08 WYM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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