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ML08 YCT

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 YCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 123,664 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both rigid pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front devoid of tread on inner shoulder (recommend renewal)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both rigid pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,557 miles

o/s/f tyre tread is heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread is heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2019 98,444 miles

center and rear heat shields are insecure

n/s rear tyre has a nail in its tread

o/s front inner brake disc heavily scored and worn

Pass 16 May 2018 87,016 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges. recommend renewal

both rear tyreas are badly cracked on sidewalls and treads. recommend renewal

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,547 miles

both rear tyres have cracking evident

n/s/f wishbone rear-most bush is deterioted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,547 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking evident

n/s/f wishbone rear-most bush is deterioted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,674 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,306 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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ML08 YCT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML08 YCT, 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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ML08 YCT is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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