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NG08 BGZ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,662 mi
Last recorded134,662 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,549 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,662 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,812 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side tyre as a screw

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,390 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 58,390 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 55,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP light illuminated

Offside front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 51,359 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 51,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner 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
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NG08 BGZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NG08 BGZ, 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 NG08 BGZ registered?

NG08 BGZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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