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AV08 FFA

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,533 mi
Last recorded151,533 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FFA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 151,533 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 150,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view close to view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 2 Jul 2021 149,934 miles

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

general underside corrosion not excessive

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 148,873 miles

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

general underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 146,815 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2019 146,814 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,163 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 133,383 miles

1. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 2. Unable to check outer sills full due to sill covers. 3. Slight damage to windscreen.

4. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 125,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,475 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 FFA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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