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RUI 6997

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 6997
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 135,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 135,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 129,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 124,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,646 miles

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

Front Radiator inforcer corroded

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

Oil leaks

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 119,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Illigal bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Radiator inforcer corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,863 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 115,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 112,794 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 112,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 108,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 108,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,574 miles

Coolant leak Coolant Leak Present Down O/S Of Engine ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F Inner CV Boot Twisted/Deformed But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust Mid Section Heat Shield Damaged And Insecure

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box Oil Leak Present Around O/S/F Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,574 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Has Large Cut Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant Leak Present Down O/S Of Engine ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F Inner CV Boot Twisted/Deformed But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust Mid Section Heat Shield Damaged And Insecure

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box Oil Leak Present Around O/S/F Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Low With Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cracked on tread

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

engine management light on

under trays obscuring view

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,908 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

tail gatedampers ineffective

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

tail gatedampers ineffective

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,767 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,767 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,276 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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RUI 6997 is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RUI 6997, 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 RUI 6997 registered?

RUI 6997 is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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