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AF08 NJV

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,035 mi
Last recorded168,035 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 168,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 161,641 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield is loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 149,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 149,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 133,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 133,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 122,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,377 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FRONT X2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,098 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,098 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2016 80,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 80,171 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,182 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,772 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AF08 NJV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,944 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 NJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF08 NJV registered?

AF08 NJV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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