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MC08 ZXH

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,118 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2017 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2016 44,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 39,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012 17,058 miles

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp indicates a fault with the system.

Nearside rear tyre worn quite low at inner edge & outer sidewall is very scuffed.

Offside rear tyre worn quite low at inner edge.

Fail 31 May 2012 17,058 miles

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp indicates a fault with the system.

Nearside rear tyre worn quite low at inner edge & outer sidewall is very scuffed.

Offside rear tyre worn quite low at inner edge.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,102 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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MC08 ZXH is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MC08 ZXH, 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 MC08 ZXH registered?

MC08 ZXH is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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