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YA57 VCW

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 115,554 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,845 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 89,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 82,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,465 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,399 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,068 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,085 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,600 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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YA57 VCW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA57 VCW, 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 YA57 VCW registered?

YA57 VCW is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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