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YH08 MXJ

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,492 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,836 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,120 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 29,041 miles

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

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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YH08 MXJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YH08 MXJ, 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 YH08 MXJ registered?

YH08 MXJ is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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