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AV08 TZO

2008 Ford C-max

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,632 mi
Last recorded128,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 128,632 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 128,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 110,651 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 110,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 100,452 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,272 miles

Central Lower exhaust heat sheild loose

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,264 miles

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

Central Lower exhaust heat sheild loose

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,828 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,449 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,876 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 TZO is a 2008 Ford C-max in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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