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AJ57 ZTS

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZTS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 79,343 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 79,305 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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 4 Mar 2019 74,677 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,630 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,132 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 62,132 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,336 miles

anti-freeze level on minimum

n/s/r childseat fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 55,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

anti-freeze level on minimum

n/s/r childseat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,858 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,559 miles

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

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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AJ57 ZTS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ57 ZTS, 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 AJ57 ZTS registered?

AJ57 ZTS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AJ57 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 ZTS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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