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FY58 BYG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,298 mi
Last recorded128,298 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 128,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread worn on inner edge ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 121,811 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged - Canvas exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2021 102,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,920 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,906 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,071 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 58,430 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,095 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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FY58 BYG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY58 BYG, 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 FY58 BYG registered?

FY58 BYG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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