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YB08 LZE

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,572 mi
Last recorded148,572 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 148,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 144,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 143,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 143,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 142,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,918 miles

Both front tyres bald edges advise replace no cords/ply exposed at time.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor omitting minor grease big clip end.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM STRONG ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slight damaged

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged/loose

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror cover damaged been taped

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear advise replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm has nail in

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting slight grease advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak advise wash off all over

Fail 17 Oct 2017 125,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm has nail in

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting slight grease advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slight bind when rotated by hand advise have checked (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak advise wash off all over

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,560 miles

Front tyres wearing bald inner edges

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside omitting grease advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear minor discolour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,281 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,281 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,472 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 82,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,583 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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YB08 LZE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB08 LZE, 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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YB08 LZE is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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