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SB08 FBE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,620 mi
Last recorded82,620 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 FBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,620 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 82,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 80,651 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 80,651 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,771 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2022 75,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,294 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,294 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,505 miles

Nearside headlight broken but securely mounted.

Pass 9 May 2019 66,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 54,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,841 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,176 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,371 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 27,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,749 miles

Both front bottom arm bushes splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,786 miles

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

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

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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SB08 FBE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB08 FBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB08 FBE registered?

SB08 FBE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is SB08 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 FBE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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