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NG08 FSE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 128,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (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 perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

eml on [before july 2008]

exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,778 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,890 miles

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

eml light on egr valve stuck closed

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Nov 2019 113,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

eml light on egr valve stuck closed

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,506 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,494 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 82,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,901 miles

injector noisy

n/s/f lower arm backbush splitting

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 69,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,654 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic belly pans under vehicle

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 FSE 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 76.5%.

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 NG08 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

NG08 FSE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2008.

Is NG08 FSE safe to buy?

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