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SY08 MYR

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,536 mi
Last recorded152,536 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 152,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 138,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 128,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 117,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 56,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,352 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 36,340 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking at rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,620 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
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SY08 MYR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SY08 MYR, 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 SY08 MYR registered?

SY08 MYR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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