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PE08 BWU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,061 mi
Last recorded75,061 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 BWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,061 miles

Bumper insecure Front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Nsf osf (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,516 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,448 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,268 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 29,268 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 24,518 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,520 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 11,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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PE08 BWU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE08 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE08 BWU?

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What year was PE08 BWU registered?

PE08 BWU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is PE08 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 BWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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