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SE08 SXA

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 SXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 78,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively front bracket missing cable insecure (1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 78,491 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively front bracket missing cable insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,559 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers but look corroded

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers but look corroded

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

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

advise observe engine light

Fail 27 Aug 2019 76,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deep cut inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers but look corroded

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers but look corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,979 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat rear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,396 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 63,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,282 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SE08 SXA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE08 SXA, 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 SE08 SXA registered?

SE08 SXA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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