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ST08 VTU

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 VTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,204 miles

All suspension coil springs are rusty

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 101,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All suspension coil springs are rusty

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,655 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 99,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 86,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,769 miles

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

front brake pads about 75% worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2014 70,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads about 75% worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,176 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear -early replacement recommended

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,954 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,954 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

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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ST08 VTU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST08 VTU, 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 ST08 VTU registered?

ST08 VTU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is ST08 VTU safe to buy?

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