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AK08 WOS

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,960 mi
Last recorded172,960 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 WOS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 172,960 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 172,950 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,492 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 128,451 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 128,451 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 113,764 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate loose

Fail 12 May 2017 113,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate loose

Pass 16 May 2016 96,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised 3.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear seats down time of test

Fail 16 May 2016 96,013 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised 3.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust hanger snapped

oil level low

rear seats down time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,389 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 13 Jul 2011 48,639 miles

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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AK08 WOS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK08 WOS, 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 AK08 WOS registered?

AK08 WOS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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