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ML57 YGU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,510 mi
Last recorded68,510 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 YGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 68,504 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,842 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Spring holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,651 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 1 Aug 2022 54,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 49,882 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,762 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,766 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,527 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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ML57 YGU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ML57 YGU, 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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ML57 YGU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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