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HV08 HHT

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,218 mi
Last recorded181,218 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 181,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 180,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 163,758 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2018 151,509 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 129,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

Fail 8 May 2017 129,988 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

Fail 6 May 2017 129,888 miles

Nearside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 112,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 112,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 95,476 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 95,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise offside rear tyre badly feathered

Pass 19 May 2014 71,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 71,608 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 50,968 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 30 May 2013 50,968 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 12 May 2012 40,096 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 40,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,761 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HV08 HHT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV08 HHT, 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 HV08 HHT registered?

HV08 HHT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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