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MT08 ARX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,172 mi
Last recorded127,172 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,172 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,801 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 112,899 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,873 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,630 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,449 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

oil leak from drive shaft seal

Fail 15 Apr 2017 66,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,592 miles

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

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

o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting close to limit (205/55zr 16)

slight lip on brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2012 28,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting close to limit (205/55zr 16)

slight lip on brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,954 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 16,954 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MT08 ARX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 ARX, 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 MT08 ARX registered?

MT08 ARX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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