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AU58 VZS

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VZS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,880 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav mount ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 29 Jan 2022 119,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking cylinder #1 fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/split around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav mount ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2021 116,724 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side extreme inner edge/shoulder wearing close to cords - advise geometry check (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished between tread blocks - advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,753 miles

Central center exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of leakage

Fail 15 Feb 2020 108,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central center exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of leakage

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,623 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge recommend replacement

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,623 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge recommend replacement

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,478 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 80,227 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 80,225 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 67,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 55,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 55,954 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 44,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,804 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 33,802 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,406 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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AU58 VZS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU58 VZS, 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 AU58 VZS registered?

AU58 VZS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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