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AU08 LPA

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,393 mi
Last recorded124,393 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LPA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 124,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside + offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside + offside rear tyres over 10 years old

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Fail 21 May 2025 124,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside + offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside + offside rear tyres over 10 years old

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Pass 18 May 2024 121,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

offside rear tyre over 10 years old

surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 20 May 2023 119,570 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant level below minimum

Fail 20 May 2023 119,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 19 May 2022 115,171 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2022 115,163 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 110,390 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 110,350 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 103,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 78,476 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 78,329 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 55,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box lamp on?

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,512 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,873 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 LPA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AU08 LPA, 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 LPA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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