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YA08 TZO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

220,502 mi
Last recorded220,502 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 TZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 220,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner complyance bush s/wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner tie rods s/wear

Fail 8 Apr 2019 220,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner complyance bush s/wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front inner tie rods s/wear

Pass 4 May 2018 202,012 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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Fail 1 May 2018 201,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

eml on

Pass 19 May 2017 185,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 184,923 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front sub frame slightly corroded

emissions not detected

exhaust & mounts corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 184,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wing liner missing

emissions not detected

engine light on dash / engine malfunction

exhaust system corroded

has a pipe hanging low from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2013 173,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 167,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 161,736 miles

park lever release botton cover/cop missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 161,658 miles

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

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

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

park lever release botton cover/cop missing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,843 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 128,843 miles

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

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 TZO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

YA08 TZO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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