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AV08 HWY

2008 Ford C-max

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,714 mi
Last recorded157,714 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HWY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 157,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 157,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 147,963 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

n/s/f shocker poor/leaking close to limit

o/s/r tyre showing inner edge wear

oil leaks noted

rear subframe & components showing extensive corrosion

various suspension components showing corrosion inc front subframe showing corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2023 147,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

n/s/f shocker poor/leaking close to limit

o/s/r tyre showing inner edge wear

oil leaks noted

rear seats missing /rear seatbelts not tested

rear subframe & components showing extensive corrosion

various suspension components showing corrosion inc front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox\driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,233 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,735 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 114,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 107,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,875 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 27 Oct 2014 72,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HWY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

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

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