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AO08 NBL

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NBL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,479 miles

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

Central EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED WITH AGE

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive MISTED SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY/WORN ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,637 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 95,625 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge !!!!

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both head lamps beam images deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 72,213 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside/nearside inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pads front/rear getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,223 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,279 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 55,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 11 May 2017 55,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 May 2016 53,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 50,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 42,468 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 34,374 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 27,715 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 27,715 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 May 2011 21,403 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 21,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 NBL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

AO08 NBL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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