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SG58 VXV

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,865 mi
Last recorded99,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 VXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,865 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,494 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,002 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,291 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear subframe and suspension corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 78,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot has slight weep

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 63,006 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 54,205 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 19 May 2017 46,041 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished / cracking

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 46,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished / cracking

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,822 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,400 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,603 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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SG58 VXV is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SG58 VXV, 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 SG58 VXV registered?

SG58 VXV is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is SG58 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 VXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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