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HJ08 TJU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,161 mi
Last recorded120,161 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 TJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,161 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 120,160 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,954 miles

Offside Front sidelight dull

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in subframes

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,437 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 115,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,633 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot worn

centre exhaust skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,957 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 103,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,683 miles

Nearside Front flexy hose insecure

Offside Front steering rack play

Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,699 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

corrosion in exhaust

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,665 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,813 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,770 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

front tyres worn out on edges,advise renewing soon-205/50/17

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,960 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 14 Jan 2013 62,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,244 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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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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What year was HJ08 TJU registered?

HJ08 TJU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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