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YS08 CXH

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 CXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,466 miles

Corrosion under vehicle to components only surface

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

Offside Front sill corroded not excessive

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,548 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,582 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 91,582 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,346 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and device holder removed ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,468 miles

front discs pitted an badly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 39,064 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,879 miles

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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YS08 CXH is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc 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 YS08 CXH, 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 YS08 CXH registered?

YS08 CXH is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 CXH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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