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FY08 XZJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 164,691 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 3 Apr 2025 164,567 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,844 miles

Centre rear exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 140,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 136,898 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 136,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 133,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 133,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 121,079 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 121,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 107,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,961 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted).

Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted).

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,636 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,999 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 XZJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY08 XZJ, 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 FY08 XZJ registered?

FY08 XZJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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