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AU08 LXG

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,490 mi
Last recorded118,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LXG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 118,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,735 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 104,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,658 miles

Centre Silencer Deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre Silencer Deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,572 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,572 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,108 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,613 miles

Front discs worn and corroded on inner faces

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre inner wall cut

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 3 May 2011 21,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre inner wall cut

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

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 LXG is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LXG, 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 AU08 LXG registered?

AU08 LXG is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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