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AV08 DWZ

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 115,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,613 miles

Central exhaust deterated

Fail 28 Jun 2017 112,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement off front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement off front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central exhaust deterated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,999 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,759 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked N/S/F Inner CV Gator Split (2.5.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjusting (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Torn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Front Tyre's On Limit With Chords Showing On Inner Edges (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front Disc Inner Face Severely Corroded (3.5.1i)

Backbox Outer Skin Corrosion

Front Wipers Drag And Smeer

Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,415 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DWZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV08 DWZ, 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 AV08 DWZ registered?

AV08 DWZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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