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PY08 BZG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 BZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,140 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

injectors blowing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 108,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

injectors blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,550 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 73,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,554 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,554 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,974 miles

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

Rear rear tyre sidewalls perished / cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , metal bracket / bush mountin cracked / broken / loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , metal bracket / bush mountin cracked / broken / loose (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust heatshield loose , corroded away at fixing points

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

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

Rear rear tyre sidewalls perished / cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,505 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 1 May 2013 36,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,521 miles

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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PY08 BZG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY08 BZG, 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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PY08 BZG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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