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YD08 GKZ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,982 mi
Last recorded120,982 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 120,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,434 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,121 miles

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

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

back box rusting

Fail 21 Jan 2022 111,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

back box rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,676 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,340 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 96,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 88,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,109 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 76,109 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,269 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 65,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,775 miles

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

oil leak around sump and front engine cover

Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,546 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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YD08 GKZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD08 GKZ, 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 YD08 GKZ registered?

YD08 GKZ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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