2008 Ford Focus C-Max · 2,168 MOT tests
2008 Ford Focus C-Max reliability
2008 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Focus C-Max years (2,168 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- 45.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 99,389
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,168
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.8% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Focus C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.4%
- Suspension17.9%
- Tyres10.6%
- Brakes8.6%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Steering6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.84%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.83%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.78%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.74%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.64%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.1%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.73%)
Is a 2008 Ford Focus C-Max reliable?
2008 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Focus C-Max years (2,168 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Focus C-Max MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.84% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.66% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (3.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Focus C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Ford Focus C-Max shows 99,389 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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