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LT08 SGU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,270 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 106,270 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavily corroded on face reducing braking efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,316 miles

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

coolant tank empty

Fail 31 Jul 2024 101,316 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure from rack body (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

coolant tank empty

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,240 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2023 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,776 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 205/50/17

Fail 21 Jul 2022 91,683 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges 205/50/17

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 76,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,816 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,170 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside head lamp damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside head lamp damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,151 miles

FRont wipers smear

Offside Front 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 22 Jul 2014 41,873 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 9,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s rear lamp damaged serviceable

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,362 miles

o/s rear lamp damaged serviceable

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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LT08 SGU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SGU, 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 LT08 SGU registered?

LT08 SGU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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