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AO08 URK

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,041 mi
Last recorded109,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 URK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,041 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 109,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 98,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 98,971 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 92,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,761 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 87,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,673 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jun 2021 80,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,820 miles

Offside Rear lamp damp

Fail 3 Jul 2020 77,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp damp

air intake split under bonnet

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,395 miles

puncture in offside rear tyre

wear in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,402 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,559 miles

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,804 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,941 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,188 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)

Traction control light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,610 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 27,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,997 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 URK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 URK, 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 URK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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