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NJ08 VNP

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sids (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wet test carried out

Fail 14 Mar 2023 78,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wet test carried out

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,659 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,073 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,346 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,558 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play slight roughness (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play slight roughness (9.2.8c)

undertrays covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 59,558 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play slight roughness (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play slight roughness (9.2.8c)

undertrays covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 55,188 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

misting of fluid from nearside rear bleed nipple

Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,001 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

misting of fluid from nearside rear bleed nipple

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,998 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,143 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,143 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 VNP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VNP, 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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NJ08 VNP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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