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GV08 TMZ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,918 mi
Last recorded154,918 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 154,918 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 138,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 130,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,205 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,205 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 104,685 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 95,195 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 95,195 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 85,509 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 85,509 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,340 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 62,478 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 51,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside headlight fixing broken feels secure to vehicle.

Winter/snow tyres fitted to rear axle.

Pass 20 May 2013 41,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,964 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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GV08 TMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV08 TMZ, 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 GV08 TMZ registered?

GV08 TMZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GV08 TMZ safe to buy?

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