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WV08 UDB

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,141 mi
Last recorded136,141 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 UDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 135,930 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 114,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,217 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers rusting

sills rusting at rear

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers rusting

sills rusting at rear

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,273 miles

Rear coil springs rusting

exhaust hangers rusting

sill covers fitted

sills rusting

Fail 18 Mar 2021 82,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs rusting

exhaust hangers rusting

sill covers fitted

sills rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,243 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting

rear coil springs rusting

sill covers fitted

sills rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,552 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,869 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 58,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,023 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,606 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,999 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,999 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 33,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,783 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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WV08 UDB is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WV08 UDB, 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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WV08 UDB is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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