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AJ08 DLU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,854 mi
Last recorded91,854 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,854 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 91,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,743 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 87,733 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,045 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,418 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 83,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,851 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,085 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge + close to limit

both front tyres bald inner edge + close to limit

o/s/r tyre going bald inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,587 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 57,142 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 57,142 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 23,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ08 DLU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ08 DLU, 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 AJ08 DLU registered?

AJ08 DLU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is AJ08 DLU safe to buy?

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