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MJ08 PVD

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,284 mi
Last recorded123,284 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 PVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 123,284 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 123,284 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure metal bracket weld detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front down pipe metal bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2020 115,504 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear number plate lamp discoloured.

Offside rear revers light not working.

Oil filter corroded.

Rear anti roll bar has corrosion.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 11 May 2019 106,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,547 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heat shield needs attention (insecure)

Pass 11 May 2017 89,433 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVICE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 65,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,717 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 27,645 miles

n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 23 May 2011 14,509 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 PVD is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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