MOT Status
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120,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Backbox outer casing coming off.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front sidelight dim.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushes debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushes debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Backbox outer casing coming off.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front sidelight dim.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front sidelight dull
corrosion in exhaust
corrosion in subframes
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
rear sub-frame and suspension corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
rear sub-frame and suspension corroded
undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items
Nearside Front steering rack boot worn
centre exhaust skin corroded
exhaust outer skin corroded
noise in steering /front suspension ? nothing found during mot,advise closer inspection
rear suspension,springs,subframe corroded
small split in nearside steering rack boot
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust outer skin corroded
noise in steering /front suspension ? nothing found during mot,advise closer inspection
rear suspension,springs,subframe corroded
small split in nearside steering rack boot
Nearside Front flexy hose insecure
Offside Front steering rack play
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front flexy hose insecure
Offside Front steering rack play
Offside Rear tyre perished
corrosion in exhaust
nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust box outer skin corroded
front exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust rusty
under trays fitted
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust rusty
under trays fitted
corrosion in rear exhaust box
front tyres worn out on edges,advise renewing soon-205/50/17
corrosion in exhaust box
front suspension,lower wishbone large bushes worn
offside front tyre worn off on inner edge
rear pads look very low,advise wheels off inspection asap
some exhaust heat shield fixings missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to rear exhaust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to rear exhaust
slight corrosion to rear exhaust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to rear exhaust
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ08 TJU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 HJ08 TJU, 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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HJ08 TJU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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