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LL08 CVJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,170 mi
Last recorded110,170 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 CVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer tread perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexy pipe support bra kit broken

mist of oil under the gear box

Fail 7 Nov 2025 110,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer tread perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexy pipe support bra kit broken

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,884 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

mist of oil under the gear box

Fail 8 Nov 2024 106,884 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,134 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 104,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,905 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the gear box

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,245 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the gear box

Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in the tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,544 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,354 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LL08 CVJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LL08 CVJ, 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 LL08 CVJ registered?

LL08 CVJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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