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NU58 FTV

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,027 mi
Last recorded174,027 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 FTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 174,027 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Feb 2024 163,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 163,204 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 150,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 144,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 134,815 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 134,815 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,609 miles

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

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded and breaking up

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 125,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge totally worn away and about to break through (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded and breaking up

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,163 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded and split but functioning as intended

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF back bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,433 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,535 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,167 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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NU58 FTV is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NU58 FTV, 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 NU58 FTV registered?

NU58 FTV is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 October 2008.

Is NU58 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 FTV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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