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AN08 FHK

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,460 mi
Last recorded139,460 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 FHK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across rear axle, nearside 50% worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 139,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across rear axle, nearside 50% worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,499 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam has small split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 132,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam has small split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,735 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 125,589 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,113 miles

Coolant level low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear most exhaust bracket corroded and adrift, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

central heatshield loose, and heatshield at tank slightly insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 109,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,870 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure at time of test

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 101,870 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,209 miles

Front flexi mounting bracket broken but not blowing and still secure at time of test

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has screw in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front flexi mounting bracket broken but not blowing and still secure at time of test

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,059 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen chipped outside wiper swept area

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to cords (13mm

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 58,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to cords (13mm

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,591 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,912 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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AN08 FHK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AN08 FHK, 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 AN08 FHK registered?

AN08 FHK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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