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SX08 AUO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 AUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,886 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 84,867 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,604 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion rear end

Fail 8 Jul 2024 83,604 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion rear end

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside surface corrosion rear

Fail 12 Jul 2023 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside surface corrosion rear

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,389 miles

Coil spring corroded all four both fromt and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight side play detected

slight surface corrosion underside

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,157 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,564 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight cracks to tread

Fail 11 Jun 2018 71,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight cracks to tread

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,988 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,899 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,874 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)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 62,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 41,830 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,922 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut not to the cords

Offside Front 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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SX08 AUO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SX08 AUO, 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 SX08 AUO registered?

SX08 AUO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SX08 AUO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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