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AV08 SXL

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,709 mi
Last recorded154,709 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 154,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.56 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 138,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.56 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 132,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,292 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,014 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 123,014 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,331 miles

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

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

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

heatshield by rear exhaust is missing a clip

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,309 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust hanger broken

Oil level low

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,507 miles

front arm rear bushes have play

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,125 miles

front tyres worn to limit

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,346 miles

front and rear brakes worn to limit

wipers smear

Fail 18 Feb 2015 68,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brakes worn to limit

wipers smear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 31,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,894 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 SXL 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 68.2%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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