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YS57 ZPL

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,877 mi
Last recorded55,877 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 55,877 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 55,877 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 55,877 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 50,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,943 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,845 miles

Offside Front brake fluid close to minimum mark

osf/nsf brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,651 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 46,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,340 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,559 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,490 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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YS57 ZPL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS57 ZPL, 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 YS57 ZPL registered?

YS57 ZPL is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YS57 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 ZPL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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