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GV08 VGT

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 106,429 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 106,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,431 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 97,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked all around. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked all around. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,759 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 93,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,894 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,409 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,623 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

requires tracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,276 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 43,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,852 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 28,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,119 miles

Both outer sill panels damaged.

Pass 2 May 2012 19,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 19,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 14,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VGT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

GV08 VGT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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