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HV08 KUT

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,368 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear brake fluctuation

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks peryished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks peryished

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub cabs fitted wheel nuts not checked

lower plastic sill covers fitted

reversing lights not working

Fail 12 Apr 2022 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks peryished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks peryished

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub cabs fitted wheel nuts not checked

lower plastic sill covers fitted

reversing lights not working

Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing light not working

Offside Rear Reversing light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,185 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,869 miles

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,868 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside rear brake discs is pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,528 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,845 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp beam patterns slightly dim

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,361 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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HV08 KUT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KUT, 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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HV08 KUT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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