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AO08 VVG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,074 mi
Last recorded155,074 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 155,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 133,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 125,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,694 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 116,694 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,319 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,249 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,319 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 40,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,819 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 31,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,963 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 VVG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO08 VVG, 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 AO08 VVG registered?

AO08 VVG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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