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PE08 DVH

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 DVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,632 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,770 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

slight play in front wheels

springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,274 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,669 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 65,240 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 54,713 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 205/55X16 91V

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges - advise replace and check/adjust steering alignment

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 37,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,711 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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 DVH is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVH, 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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PE08 DVH is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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