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PF57 YHX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 YHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,164 miles

Both rear tyres perished & crack in tread

Damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Oil leak on engine

Steering assist failure on dash but steering working

Underside of vehicle corroded & very rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2022 98,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres perished & crack in tread

Damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Oil leak on engine

Steering assist failure on dash but steering working

Underside of vehicle corroded & very rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs corroded and pitted

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,195 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,234 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front [Seat belt slightly frayed]

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

[Heat sheild insecure in centre]

Pass 22 May 2018 81,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 68,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split and leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split. (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 68,657 miles

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

Both front tyres are badly worn on the inner shoulders down to the cords.

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split and leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 57,329 miles

offside inner CV joint boot is weeping lubricant and should be attended to.

rear brake pads appear to be worn very thin

Pass 27 May 2015 43,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,187 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,507 miles

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to rear area converted into kennel facilities

Fail 3 Dec 2010 17,505 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)

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

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to rear area converted into kennel facilities

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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PF57 YHX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF57 YHX, 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 PF57 YHX registered?

PF57 YHX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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