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AV08 EJX

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,608 mi
Last recorded140,608 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EJX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 140,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 140,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 128,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 119,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 112,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,700 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,937 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 64,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,398 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,876 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,282 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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AV08 EJX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

AV08 EJX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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