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AV08 TXE

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,608 mi
Last recorded125,608 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TXE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,608 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,832 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,457 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 109,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,788 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 103,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,174 miles

rear disc pads are getting low

steering rack is starting to leak oil

Pass 4 May 2017 95,784 miles

Nearside front tyre balding on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre bald and out of shape on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,677 miles

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

Very slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 90,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Very slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,720 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,134 miles

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 28,502 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,758 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 TXE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

AV08 TXE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AV08 TXE safe to buy?

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