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LB08 LCW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,469 miles

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

General under vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 80,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,574 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 76,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 73,925 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 73,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,404 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 65,442 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,671 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 58,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,416 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge of tread pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,343 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,340 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,106 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 21,726 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 21,726 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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LB08 LCW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LB08 LCW, 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 LB08 LCW registered?

LB08 LCW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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