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LO08 FNG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 95,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,664 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes worn / poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre low on tread / cracking / poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low on tread / cracking /poor condition & nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 90,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes worn / poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre low on tread / cracking / poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low on tread / cracking /poor condition & nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,810 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f & n/s/f cracking within tread & poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cut within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,341 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f & n/s/f cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear poor condition. (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 80,340 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f & n/s/f cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear poor condition. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,501 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,467 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,858 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower rear both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 31,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LO08 FNG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LO08 FNG, 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 LO08 FNG registered?

LO08 FNG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is LO08 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 FNG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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