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LX08 PYS

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 PYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 72,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 72,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 71,066 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,830 miles

Front wipers juddering on windscreen slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,942 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 57,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 54,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,565 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Oct 2017 48,565 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,727 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both wipers smeary

o/s/r o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Feb 2012 23,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both wipers smeary

o/s/r o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,209 miles

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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LX08 PYS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX08 PYS, 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 LX08 PYS registered?

LX08 PYS is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is LX08 PYS safe to buy?

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