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YY08 NMA

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,330 mi
Last recorded104,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 NMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 104,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

cultch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,799 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2025 87,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2024 74,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,673 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 58,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to open the bonnet to do the under bonnet checks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,730 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 42,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms ,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms ,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 31,090 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 27 May 2016 28,038 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,427 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,838 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 15,243 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 15,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres - sidewall perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,387 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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YY08 NMA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY08 NMA, 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 YY08 NMA registered?

YY08 NMA is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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