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YM08 OCR

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 OCR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 118,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,086 miles

covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,910 miles

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

Front pipe exhaust hanger corroded of

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,575 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 85,393 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,231 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner edge and wearing low in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2011 27,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,652 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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YM08 OCR 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 82.4%.

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 YM08 OCR, 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 YM08 OCR registered?

YM08 OCR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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