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H15 UTM

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

58,937 mi
Last recorded58,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 UTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,937 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 58,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 167,938 miles

underside wax oiled

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion but is not considered excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2024 166,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 158,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,504 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Jan 2022 52,504 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,500 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure (fuel tank)

Front exhaust mount excessively corroded/partially detached (Flexi not supported properly)

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Spare tyre under-inflated

Suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 51,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure (fuel tank)

Front exhaust mount excessively corroded/partially detached (Flexi not supported properly)

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Spare tyre under-inflated

Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,575 miles

exhaust shield fixings loose

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,575 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust shield fixings loose

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,594 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,191 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,338 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,645 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,645 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,449 miles

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

osf tyre minor tread damage no cords felt

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,681 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,118 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 37,118 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 55,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,191 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,424 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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H15 UTM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 H15 UTM, 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 H15 UTM registered?

H15 UTM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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