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AU08 OSM

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 94,399 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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches/floor/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 94,259 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches/floor/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,766 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x central pipe nut plus 1x offside pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x central pipe nut plus 1x offside pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 68,745 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 68,742 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam & O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,093 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 54,090 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,041 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,041 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,623 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2019 51,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,156 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,009 miles

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

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 OSM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

AU08 OSM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 OSM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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