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AO08 ORW

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,459 mi
Last recorded100,459 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 100,459 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,368 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,543 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 87,543 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,082 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,485 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,485 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,090 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pads metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,334 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 57,334 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,439 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,680 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not checked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,413 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 ORW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

AO08 ORW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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