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GF08 XPG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,391 mi
Last recorded138,391 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2022 138,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 124,233 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,958 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,265 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust box corroded and peeling

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,265 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust box corroded and peeling

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,743 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,853 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,209 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner edge sidewalls small cracked

Pass 31 May 2011 19,227 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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GF08 XPG 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 75%.

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 GF08 XPG, 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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GF08 XPG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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