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AO08 CPV

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,809 mi
Last recorded155,809 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CPV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 155,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper deformed (lower) and plastic trim cover missing.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake dust cover corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 152,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 152,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 145,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rears ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 145,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak sensor broken o/s of engine (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad and disc have also been over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge is also perished and cracked on this edge too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear stop lamp slower to come on than other but unsure if this is a delay in the switch or not

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust heat shields are slightly loose but no risk of fire at this time

Pass 22 Mar 2022 138,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,983 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 130,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,593 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 (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing the inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing the inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front bumper damage

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,166 miles

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,019 miles

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

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

rear brake pads slight worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,895 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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AO08 CPV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AO08 CPV, 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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AO08 CPV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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