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AU08 LCN

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LCN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,387 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 136,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,686 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear sill end corroded but not excesive

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2022 124,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear sill end corroded but not excesive

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,921 miles

Coolant leak stat housing ()

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer radios arms Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 114,919 miles

Power steering component leaking rack ends Near and Offside (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak stat housing ()

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer radios arms Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,398 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 104,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNER PADS APPEAR VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,846 miles

Central exhaust box deteriated

Rear both worn edges and n/s/f

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,739 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer box outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,772 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,157 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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AU08 LCN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU08 LCN, 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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AU08 LCN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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