MOT Status
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115,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/s and o/s rear sill inner lower slight corrosion
rear spring n/s and o/s slight corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/s and o/s rear sill inner lower slight corrosion
rear spring n/s and o/s slight corrosion
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine coolant tank insecure an above max level
n/s/r tyre perishing on ina edge
o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm
o/s/r tyre fevering on ina edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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SA08 CSO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SA08 CSO, 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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SA08 CSO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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