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LC08 OPS

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 OPS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,221 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 102,221 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,161 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,871 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,160 miles

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 20 Oct 2020 88,703 miles

Engine misfire

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,110 miles

Body damage to Nearside rear. No Sharp edges

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,218 miles

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

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

Trays and cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,218 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Trays and cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,800 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)

lower arm bushes split

Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,555 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Rear tyres getting close to limits

Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,555 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting close to limits

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,103 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,576 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,576 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 19,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 15,829 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 15,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LC08 OPS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC08 OPS, 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 LC08 OPS registered?

LC08 OPS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is LC08 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 OPS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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