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AV08 VYM

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VYM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 135,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 135,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,989 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake travel long

Fail 24 Apr 2019 125,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake travel long

Pass 16 Apr 2018 116,195 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge slightly

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Steering rack slightly damp, Nearside

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 106,913 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut on the outer side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 105,296 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 103,216 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 103,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 80,531 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 67,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,339 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 VYM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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