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SJ08 WGV

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 WGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,032 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,259 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 95,782 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,040 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 88,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 82,821 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,548 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 73,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,105 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SJ08 WGV is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ08 WGV, 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 SJ08 WGV registered?

SJ08 WGV is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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