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MF08 EFC

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,937 mi
Last recorded190,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 EFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 190,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 187,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 182,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 180,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 169,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 169,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 159,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2021 159,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 146,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 135,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,875 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 119,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,398 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 78,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both no plate lamps corroded

n/s/f tyre valve leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both no plate lamps corroded

n/s/f tyre valve leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,590 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,065 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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MF08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF08 EFC, 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 MF08 EFC registered?

MF08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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