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LV08 LFW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,737 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,682 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,716 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,263 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,808 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,570 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 18,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LV08 LFW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV08 LFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 LFW registered?

LV08 LFW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LV08 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 LFW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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