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NU08 GLF

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,035 mi
Last recorded168,035 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 GLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inside edge of tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub-frame /rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 168,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inside edge of tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub-frame /rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 157,175 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 157,173 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 145,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 145,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 133,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 111,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 111,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,834 miles

front wipers smearing

inner lower arm bushes splitting slightly, still acting as a bush

Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,833 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front wipers smearing

inner lower arm bushes splitting slightly, still acting as a bush

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,084 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,932 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,562 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,132 miles

oil marks on n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,386 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 10,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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NU08 GLF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NU08 GLF, 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 NU08 GLF registered?

NU08 GLF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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