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BL08 TNX

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 51,153 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 51,151 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 50,407 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 49,814 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 49,809 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 49,200 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 47,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,056 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,606 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slight splitting to tread areas

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,637 miles

offside front tyre worn close inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 36,704 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,879 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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BL08 TNX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BL08 TNX, 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 BL08 TNX registered?

BL08 TNX is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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