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HT57 FHS

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,870 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 129,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,473 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 107,232 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,167 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall badly worn (has been run under inflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,167 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall badly worn (has been run under inflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,633 miles

Rear Heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2022 94,633 miles

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

Rear Heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,917 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,523 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,172 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,172 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

small cut offside front tyre wall

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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HT57 FHS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 HT57 FHS, 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 HT57 FHS registered?

HT57 FHS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is HT57 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT57 FHS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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