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YA08 HHJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,200 mi
Last recorded106,200 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,200 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 106,200 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,715 miles

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

Front both worn on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,715 miles

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

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

Front both worn on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged due to pads worn low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,844 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Exhaust system deteriorating

Slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,844 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

All four coil springs corroded

Exhaust system deteriorating

Slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,596 miles

corosion to exhaust rear silencer

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,351 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,639 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

some corosion and pitting to insides of front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,618 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 16,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,681 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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YA08 HHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HHJ, 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 YA08 HHJ registered?

YA08 HHJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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