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SH57 VJF

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 VJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 93,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2025 93,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,794 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2024 83,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,677 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 51,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 44,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 42,129 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 39,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,074 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SH57 VJF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH57 VJF, 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

How do I check the history of SH57 VJF?

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What year was SH57 VJF registered?

SH57 VJF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is SH57 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 VJF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH57 VJF have outstanding finance?

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