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AV08 FRF

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,260 mi
Last recorded158,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FRF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 158,260 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2025 155,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 150,642 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sills engine cover

Pass 29 Jul 2023 140,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-body has corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2022 138,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 131,799 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 131,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system damp (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,282 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 126,282 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,419 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer

Fail 3 Jul 2019 110,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,978 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,278 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,928 miles

nearside rear and both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,302 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 FRF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

AV08 FRF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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