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AO08 ONS

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 95,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,098 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 82,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,800 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 74,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 70,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,803 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 60,260 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 60,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 54,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 47,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread bald inner

Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,077 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 3,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 3,344 miles

rear bumper damaged at o/s

Fail 17 Mar 2011 3,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear bumper damaged at o/s

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 ONS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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