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VF57 KXL

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 KXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,107 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,684 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

dash indicates power steering fault but still works as normal

Fail 13 Jan 2018 90,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake fluid appears to be on min

dash indicates power steering fault but works as normal

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

oil level low

Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,692 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked as child sets fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

advise plastic engine cover and plastic

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,674 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,617 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,589 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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VF57 KXL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VF57 KXL, 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 VF57 KXL registered?

VF57 KXL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VF57 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 KXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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