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AP08 LFT

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LFT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 154,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 150,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 147,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,071 miles

exhaust deteriorated rear section

Fail 13 Sep 2019 132,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated rear section

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,637 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,823 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 71,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,056 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,505 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,811 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 LFT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFT, 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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AP08 LFT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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