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MT08 FKN

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside including items and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2024 91,222 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside including items and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,607 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,607 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,773 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 82,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,640 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 62,049 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,620 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,329 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge, NSF has a small cut in tread area

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,870 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

One element of high level stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,241 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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MT08 FKN is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

MT08 FKN is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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