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YS08 KXR

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 128,662 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 128,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,075 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber mount. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system lightly rubbing operation (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,039 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,035 miles

Power steering component leaking offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,131 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 74,756 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes wearing and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 67,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 60,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,425 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall condition

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 43,642 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre condition

offside rear tyre condition

Pass 17 May 2013 37,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 37,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,810 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 30,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 23,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 23,933 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 KXR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS08 KXR registered?

YS08 KXR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YS08 KXR safe to buy?

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