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NG08 GJX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,229 mi
Last recorded132,229 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,229 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,160 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 126,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,206 miles

advise exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 119,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

slight freeplay in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,927 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 93,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,691 miles

advise exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,531 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,212 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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NG08 GJX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

NG08 GJX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is NG08 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 GJX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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