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AO08 VZJ

2008 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 152,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 152,787 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 146,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,554 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres slightly worn/wearing edges

Fail 19 Jan 2021 115,495 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres slightly worn/wearing edges

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,103 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

off side rear brake slightly tight

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2020 108,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

off side rear brake slightly tight

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,198 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,093 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,436 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 16,597 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,221 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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 VZJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

AO08 VZJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is AO08 VZJ safe to buy?

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