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AO08 FWG

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FWG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 81,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb ???? or lens????? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield insecure liable to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe and surrounding components very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,969 miles

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorating

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Jul 2025 75,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer split & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorating

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,045 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 69,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector has no reflective surface does not return a reflection (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,527 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 64,467 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,171 miles

Offside Front headlight lens slight damage/deterioration

front exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2022 59,095 miles

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

Offside Front headlight lens slight damage/deterioration

front exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,219 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,628 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 FWG is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO08 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

AO08 FWG is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AO08 FWG safe to buy?

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