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AP08 DCY

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,798 mi
Last recorded130,798 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DCY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 130,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 130,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,392 miles

Engine cover loose on one side but still secure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,746 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,523 miles

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

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,254 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,129 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,016 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,534 miles

both front tyres becoming worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,057 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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AP08 DCY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AP08 DCY, 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 AP08 DCY registered?

AP08 DCY is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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