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YA08 BJO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,040 mi
Last recorded106,040 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 106,040 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear panel slightly rusted

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear panel slightly rusted

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper damaged

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 105,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear panel slightly rusted

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear panel slightly rusted

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper damaged

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure at rear

sill covers fitted

whole underbody and all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 103,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure at rear

sill covers fitted

whole underbody and all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022
Fail 9 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,285 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,833 miles

sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,218 miles

sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,587 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 69,587 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,643 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,136 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,054 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YA08 BJO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA08 BJO, 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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YA08 BJO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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