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AF08 RVA

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,023 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,229 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 129,226 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 127,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,606 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,312 miles

center exhaust deteriorated outer case corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

center exhaust deteriorated outer case corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,950 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,955 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tread low and tyre beginning to crack & perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,543 miles

OSR stepped tyre unevenly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,291 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,131 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,441 miles

Anti-skid light on.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,257 miles

traction control warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2012 37,176 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have small cuts in the tread

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 RVA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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