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AV08 WVT

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 157,190 miles

Central Heat shield loose

Corrosion to all under-floor components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 151,997 miles

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 21 Dec 2021 146,270 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 146,261 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm wearing slightly inner edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

centre section heat shield slightly loose

exhaust centre section outer case corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 137,015 miles

BOTH front tyres showing heavy wear to inner edges of tread

BOTH rear tyres getting close to minimum tread limit

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 137,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH front tyres showing heavy wear to inner edges of tread

BOTH rear tyres getting close to minimum tread limit

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,481 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 114,247 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2018 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested excessively binding (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 104,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a temporary repair plug fitted close to the inner wall

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 May 2017 104,166 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a temporary repair plug fitted close to the inner wall

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 80,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,189 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,393 miles

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

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

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

slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkarm ball joints

tyre size 205/50/R17 93W

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,592 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 WVT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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