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LG08 HWW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,715 mi
Last recorded90,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 90,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,062 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 74,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 55,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 50,912 miles

Engine covers and undertrays installed

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 45,918 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,854 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 40,854 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 32,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 32,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 30 May 2013 27,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 27,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 22,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 18,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 18,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,989 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 17,988 miles

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

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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LG08 HWW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LG08 HWW, 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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LG08 HWW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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