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MJ08 PMX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,723 mi
Last recorded83,723 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 PMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 83,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 72,571 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))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 69,032 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,325 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 65,325 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,673 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s/r

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,011 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 38,011 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,398 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,525 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,692 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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MJ08 PMX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MJ08 PMX, 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 MJ08 PMX registered?

MJ08 PMX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 PMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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