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SW57 GAX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 GAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,752 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 61,671 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,748 miles

handbrake effort low

Fail 8 Aug 2019 54,747 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,908 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,477 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 37,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,643 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 14,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SW57 GAX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW57 GAX, 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 SW57 GAX registered?

SW57 GAX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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