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NL58 XJW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

233,248 mi
Last recorded233,248 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 XJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 233,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill and engine covers fitted ,inner/outer sills areas corroding

underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2023 233,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

radiator cradle corroded

sill covers fitted/underbody/ vehicle suspension components corroding

Pass 6 May 2022 228,285 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 222,099 miles

Central Front oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2020 222,095 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 205,250 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 205,104 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 192,578 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 192,578 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 174,609 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement in o/s and ns rear voided bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 174,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement in o/s and ns rear voided bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 158,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 143,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 143,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,757 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 67,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,512 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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NL58 XJW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NL58 XJW, 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 NL58 XJW registered?

NL58 XJW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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