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AU08 ORW

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ORW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,552 miles

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

Front and rear-sub frames and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,427 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread font and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2025 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread font and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,712 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing very heavily on the inner edges close to the cords

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust box section deteriorated

screen washers poor

Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,711 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing very heavily on the inner edges close to the cords

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust box section deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts/cracks on the inner wall close to the cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inner edges

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts/cracks on the inner wall close to the cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inner edges

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,904 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts on the inner wall close to the cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2022 70,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts on the inner wall close to the cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,163 miles

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,480 miles

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Jan 2020 65,421 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 60,820 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,709 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,968 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 39,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,040 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,952 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 26,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,789 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 ORW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

AU08 ORW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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