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RE08 AYL

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,230 mi
Last recorded101,230 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 101,230 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,469 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,331 miles

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

Rear seat(s) missing at time of test,not allowing full inspection of adult(s) belts.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 90,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear seat(s) missing at time of test,not allowing full inspection of adult(s) belts.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,205 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test ,rear tyres low inner edges ,,o/s/r brakes getting low ,screw in n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,562 miles

N/s/f inner cv boot retaining clip loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, rear coil springs corroding.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,550 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,491 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge 2.mm

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,291 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,291 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,255 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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RE08 AYL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE08 AYL, 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 RE08 AYL registered?

RE08 AYL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RE08 AYL safe to buy?

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