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AV08 VPE

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,603 mi
Last recorded137,603 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VPE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,603 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,910 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre low on preassure and bald on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,557 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,557 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,000 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 7 May 2011 46,714 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 VPE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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