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YX08 SYR

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,657 mi
Last recorded84,657 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 SYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,128 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,899 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 72,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,746 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,988 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,827 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,942 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 29 May 2015 45,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 45,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,678 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,857 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 20,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YX08 SYR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX08 SYR, 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 YX08 SYR registered?

YX08 SYR is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is YX08 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 SYR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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