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AO08 FVR

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FVR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 94,929 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front drive shaft center bearing noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 93,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Not suitable for replacement pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,294 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 87,293 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin silencer leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,366 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 80,365 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounts insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,676 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,788 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,684 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Internal adjuster moved to recheck headlight aim

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,029 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,997 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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AO08 FVR is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVR, 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 AO08 FVR registered?

AO08 FVR is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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