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HG08 ZFL

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,563 mi
Last recorded58,563 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 ZFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 57,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,304 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 56,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,149 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 56,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 55,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,778 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,327 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate starting to delaminate

rear registration plate delaminated

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm - legal limit 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,074 miles

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,220 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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HG08 ZFL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG08 ZFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 ZFL registered?

HG08 ZFL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is HG08 ZFL safe to buy?

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