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GK08 TPY

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,797 mi
Last recorded112,797 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre shoulders worn

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 91,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,189 miles

Slight smear on wipers

Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,189 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped pitted poss on or below min speck (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped poss on or below min speck (3.5.1i)

Slight smear on wipers

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,751 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 47,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,589 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,132 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 28,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GK08 TPY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK08 TPY, 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 GK08 TPY registered?

GK08 TPY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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