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AV08 BXK

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,614 mi
Last recorded177,614 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BXK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 177,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 172,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 166,971 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 166,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 159,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 159,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 112,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 112,647 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high NSF + OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,025 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 100,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,540 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,287 miles

undertrays & engine covers

nearside front tyre has a cut close to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,398 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,886 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 60,363 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edges

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

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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AV08 BXK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV08 BXK, 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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AV08 BXK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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