2008 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · CA08 FAM
2008 Ford Focus C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 73,160 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 FAM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 73,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus C-Max (CA08 FAM) between June 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
CA08 FAM Mileage History
- 08/06/201113,661 mi
- 19/11/201115,599 mi+1,938 mi
- 12/11/201220,767 mi+5,168 mi
- 12/11/201327,378 mi+6,611 mi
- 24/10/201431,571 mi+4,193 mi
- 23/10/201535,416 mi+3,845 mi
- 25/10/201641,059 mi+5,643 mi
- 25/10/201748,972 mi+7,913 mi
- 26/10/201748,972 mi
- 30/10/201856,576 mi+7,604 mi
- 30/10/201856,576 mi
- 07/11/201961,450 mi+4,874 mi
- 11/11/202064,965 mi+3,515 mi
- 11/11/202064,965 mi
- 10/11/202167,596 mi+2,631 mi
- 10/11/202167,596 mi
- 20/10/202268,552 mi+956 mi
- 20/10/202268,552 mi
- 16/11/202369,590 mi+1,038 mi
- 16/11/202369,590 mi
- 11/11/202471,068 mi+1,478 mi
- 17/11/202573,160 mi+2,092 mi
Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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