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WL08 DZX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 83,354 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 83,354 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,915 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,480 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Undershield fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Undershield fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and engine covers

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2015 54,662 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front and off side rear tyres slight worn inner edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,323 miles

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

near side front and off side rear tyres slight worn inner edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,309 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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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WL08 DZX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WL08 DZX, 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 WL08 DZX registered?

WL08 DZX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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