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SV08 OUF

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,589 mi
Last recorded130,589 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 130,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 130,588 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 123,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 123,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 112,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 112,775 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low in reservoir

o/s/r tyre low on tread (2mm) ,below 1.6mm on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2015 88,530 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

o/s/r brake disc worn

Fail 20 May 2015 88,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 19 May 2014 76,796 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 May 2014 76,685 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2013 60,484 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low on material

n/s/f tyre low on tread (2mm) and below 1,6mm on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 May 2012 41,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre low on tread and below 1.6mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre low on tread and below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear brake pads low on material

Pass 22 May 2012 41,362 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread and below 1.6mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre low on tread and below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear brake pads low on material

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,470 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SV08 OUF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV08 OUF, 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 SV08 OUF registered?

SV08 OUF is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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