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AO08 VVM

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VVM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,874 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 71,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 71,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 68,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 68,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes at wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,499 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,646 miles

slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,213 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,552 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low and sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,942 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 VVM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 VVM registered?

AO08 VVM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is AO08 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VVM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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