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AJ08 VFL

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 VFL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,676 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 113,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 110,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 104,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 95,971 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,950 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 85,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,791 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,845 miles

nsf brake disc scored

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,845 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nsf brake disc scored

oil level on minimum

osr brake disc corroded

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 VFL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ08 VFL, 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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AJ08 VFL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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