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AU08 XSN

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,967 mi
Last recorded171,967 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XSN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 171,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2023 160,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Gaiter deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 138,841 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 138,841 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 126,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 126,514 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,142 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting broken

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))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe mounting broken

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low ()

front exhaust mount broken off

Fail 9 Aug 2017 102,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low ()

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

front exhaust mount broken off

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,224 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,750 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking around outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen (zone b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 50,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking around outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen (zone b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,824 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,508 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 21,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 XSN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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