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NJ08 TYF

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 TYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 101,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 101,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,055 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,039 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre is perished and is getting close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre is perished and is getting close to legal limit

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre is perished and is getting close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre is perished and is getting close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

rear brake pads approx 65/70 percent worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,136 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NJ08 TYF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ08 TYF, 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 NJ08 TYF registered?

NJ08 TYF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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