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GK08 YSP

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 YSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexipipes outer plastic coverings (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower main suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system is deteoriating

Fail 22 Apr 2025 119,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexipipes outer plastic coverings (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower main suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system is deteoriating

rear exhaust heatshields are insecure

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,071 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 97,058 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,576 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 94,535 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

sill trims fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,857 miles

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,507 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arms -Rear Bushes - Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,056 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,403 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,472 miles

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

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

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 YSP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel 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 YSP, 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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GK08 YSP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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