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MM08 ZSO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ZSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,202 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 69,573 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 69,573 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,444 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 60,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 57,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 49,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 45,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,377 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,794 miles

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls perished slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2015 33,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,091 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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MM08 ZSO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM08 ZSO, 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 MM08 ZSO registered?

MM08 ZSO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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