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MV58 RSY

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 RSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 135,331 miles

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

general body corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2026 135,331 miles

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

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

general body corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 121,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 121,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,747 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 113,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,114 miles

Front Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,114 miles

Front Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,692 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 91,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 72,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,241 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 59,241 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,953 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2013 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2012 33,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,838 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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV58 RSY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV58 RSY, 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 MV58 RSY registered?

MV58 RSY is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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