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AO58 XEA

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 XEA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,976 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also tyre cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,355 miles

Factory tray fitted + sills covers (preventing full inspection)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape (advise to keep eye on it) (5.2.3 (e))

Possibly start of wheel bearing at rear (or the tyre listed above)

Fail 4 Nov 2024 68,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Factory tray fitted + sills covers (preventing full inspection)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape (advise to keep eye on it) (5.2.3 (e))

Possibly start of wheel bearing at rear (or the tyre listed above)

Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,775 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 62,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,768 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 60,751 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,354 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,493 miles

Front nearside and offside indicators deteriorating - starting to show white light

Rear subframe and suspension arms - corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 47,493 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front nearside and offside indicators deteriorating - starting to show white light

Rear subframe and suspension arms - corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,663 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,663 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,336 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 24,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,067 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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AO58 XEA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AO58 XEA, 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 AO58 XEA registered?

AO58 XEA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is AO58 XEA safe to buy?

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