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AO08 LHN

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,183 mi
Last recorded121,183 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LHN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,183 miles

FUEL TANK HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

NO. 3 CYLINDER INJECTOR LEAKING COMPRESSION

Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

FUEL TANK HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

NO. 3 CYLINDER INJECTOR LEAKING COMPRESSION

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON WEAR LIMIT +BALD ON INNER EDGE ( CHANGE ASAP) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,560 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,560 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,252 miles

plastic sill covers/undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front tyre tread cut off on inside of pattern

plastic sill covers/undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,253 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,067 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has a screw in tread

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge, non measurable area

offside rear tyre close to limit and has a screw in tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has a screw in tread

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge, non measurable area

offside rear tyre close to limit and has a screw in tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,073 miles

ADVISE N/S/F tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Strong Advise O/S/F tyre worn near the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inside edge

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 LHN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

AO08 LHN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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