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VA57 WHJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,049 mi
Last recorded104,049 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,046 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,638 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 95,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls aged/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls aged/cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,526 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,486 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 7 May 2013 67,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,669 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,066 miles

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

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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VA57 WHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VA57 WHJ, 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 VA57 WHJ registered?

VA57 WHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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