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GD08 LWS

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,670 mi
Last recorded111,670 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,670 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,488 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 102,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 95,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,238 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 35,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,937 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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GD08 LWS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD08 LWS, 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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GD08 LWS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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