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SD08 OVC

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corroded.

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,621 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,545 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,543 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,167 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect size fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 67,768 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer

Pass 12 May 2017 64,751 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 60,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,033 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 May 2015 55,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2014 48,866 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 48,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 43,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,509 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,283 miles

all wipers poor

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

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

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

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

both front discs scored and worn due to condition of pads

coolant level below min

Fail 4 Mar 2011 35,283 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all wipers poor

both front discs scored and worn due to condition of pads

coolant level below min

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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SD08 OVC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SD08 OVC, 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 SD08 OVC registered?

SD08 OVC is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is SD08 OVC safe to buy?

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