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ML58 LDO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 LDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 114,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,997 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,725 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 68,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,096 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,300 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,984 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advisory on front brake pads and discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seat belts twisted

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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ML58 LDO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML58 LDO, 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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ML58 LDO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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