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AF08 NLX

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 98,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,555 miles

Front Number plate bent out on nearside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Alternator coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 93,555 miles

Front Number plate bent out on nearside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Alternator coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,369 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 77,537 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 19 May 2018 70,017 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 70,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,291 miles

could have fault with n/s head light bulb?

Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

could have fault with n/s head light bulb?

Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 52,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and stepped on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

low emissions - no print out

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,059 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 39,558 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear tyre is perishing

wipers smear

Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,798 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre 2mm on inner edge

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 NLX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NLX, 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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AF08 NLX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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