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LT08 JYE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,659 mi
Last recorded101,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 JYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,375 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 95,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,416 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 90,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 80,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,173 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 61,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear and offside front tyres low on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,961 miles

both rear and offside front tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,918 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,908 miles

Front 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
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LT08 JYE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LT08 JYE, 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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LT08 JYE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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