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KU08 VCE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 VCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 128,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,892 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 115,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 108,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald i.e. no tread so unable to determine tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald i.e. no tread so unable to determine tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,945 miles

Advise rear brake pad inspection.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,676 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,149 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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KU08 VCE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU08 VCE, 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 KU08 VCE registered?

KU08 VCE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 VCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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