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AO08 HWN

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,185 mi
Last recorded163,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 163,185 miles

Central Rear heat shield lose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights very dull

oil around engine

tracking needs adjusting

Fail 21 Jan 2025 163,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear heat shield lose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights very dull

oil around engine

tracking needs adjusting

Pass 24 Jan 2024 151,387 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside number plate light dull

Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no water in header tank

Fail 22 Jan 2024 151,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both rears (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside number plate light dull

Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no water in header tank

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,809 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,428 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 128,438 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible down to tyre and bushes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,881 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust outer cover & heat shield lose

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outers

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mountings corroded & weak heat shields lose

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,516 miles

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,227 miles

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,227 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,537 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,284 miles

undertray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion exhaust system

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

oil mist around engine sump

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,550 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box rusty

oil mist around bottom of engine

rear discs little pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,696 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,497 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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AO08 HWN is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO08 HWN, 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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AO08 HWN is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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